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A9 YLC

1999 BMW 5 Series

Green Petrol 2494cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires15 Mar 2008
Tests2 (2 pass, 0 fail)
Pass rate100%

Mileage

179,425 mi
Last recorded179,425 miles
Recorded on16 Mar 2007
Typical for 1999 BMW 5 Series121,931 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationA9 YLC
MakeBMW
Model5 Series
Year1999
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,494cc

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MOT History

2 pass
Pass 16 Mar 2007 179,425 miles
Pass 13 Mar 2006 164,840 miles

Offside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

nearside headlight full of water

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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A9 YLC is a 1999 BMW 5 Series in Green with a 2,494cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 2 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 100%.

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 A9 YLC, 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

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What year was A9 YLC registered?

A9 YLC is a 1999 BMW 5 Series, first registered on 26 March 1999.

Is A9 YLC safe to buy?

The MOT history for A9 YLC shows 2 tests with a 100% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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