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A31 TES

1999 BMW 5 Series

Black Petrol 1991cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires13 Apr 2009
Tests4 (3 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

131,593 mi
Last recorded131,593 miles
Recorded on14 Apr 2008
Typical for 1999 BMW 5 Series121,931 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationA31 TES
MakeBMW
Model5 Series
Year1999
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,991cc

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MOT History

3 pass 1 fail
Pass 14 Apr 2008 131,593 miles
Fail 4 Apr 2008 131,382 miles

Nearside Front Upper Anti-roll bar linkage insecure (2.4.G.1)

Nearside Rear Brake hose excessively deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Nearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Rear Brake hose excessively deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Rear Lower Suspension arm has excessive play in a pin/bearing (2.4.G.2)

Pass 10 Mar 2007 118,175 miles
Pass 24 Mar 2006 102,316 miles

How Reliable is the BMW 5 Series?

Based on 944,163 MOT tests across 122,930 vehicles.

80.5%
Pass Rate
8,163
Miles/Year
35
Year Lifespan
122,930
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 25,557
Parking brake: efficiency below requirements 14,960
Brake pipe excessively corroded 12,202
parking brake recording little or no effort 7,953
Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid 7,589
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A31 TES is a 1999 BMW 5 Series in Black with a 1,991cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 4 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

Across all 1999 BMW 5 Series models, the average MOT pass rate is 69.4% with a typical mileage of 121,931 miles. This particular vehicle has performed better than the average for its year.

The most common reason a BMW 5 Series fails its MOT is tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm, accounting for 25,557 recorded failures. If you're considering buying A31 TES, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The BMW 5 Series typically stays on UK roads for around 35 years. At 27 years old, this BMW 5 Series is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

Frequently Asked Questions

How do I check the history of A31 TES?

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What year was A31 TES registered?

A31 TES is a 1999 BMW 5 Series, first registered on 17 March 1999.

Is A31 TES safe to buy?

The MOT history for A31 TES shows 4 tests with a 75% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

Does A31 TES have outstanding finance?

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