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B18 SVM

1999 BMW 5 Series

Blue Petrol 1991cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires1 Dec 2012
Tests9 (6 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

164,959 mi
Last recorded164,959 miles
Recorded on2 Dec 2011
Typical for 1999 BMW 5 Series121,931 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationB18 SVM
MakeBMW
Model5 Series
Year1999
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,991cc

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MOT History

6 pass 3 fail
Pass 2 Dec 2011 164,959 miles
Fail 2 Dec 2011 164,959 miles

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Windscreen has damage to an area in excess of a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Pass 28 Jun 2010 144,705 miles

Front Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

front brake discs rusting

Pass 21 Jul 2009 140,642 miles

brake lining warning lamp illuminated

front registration plate in poor condition

Fail 20 Jul 2009 140,637 miles

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Rear Tyre has a lump, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7) DANGEROUS

brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

brake lining warning lamp illuminated

front registration plate in poor condition

Pass 9 Jul 2008 132,508 miles

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Rear Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Fail 9 Jul 2008 132,508 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Nearside Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Rear Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Pass 8 Jun 2007 120,602 miles
Pass 12 Jan 2006 101,607 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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B18 SVM is a 1999 BMW 5 Series in Blue with a 1,991cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 9 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

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 B18 SVM, 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 B18 SVM registered?

B18 SVM is a 1999 BMW 5 Series, first registered on 19 January 1999.

Is B18 SVM safe to buy?

The MOT history for B18 SVM shows 9 tests with a 66.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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