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C4 EDW

1999 BMW 5 Series

Silver Diesel 2926cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires13 Jan 2011
Tests6 (5 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate83.3%

Mileage

106,026 mi
Last recorded106,026 miles
Recorded on13 Jan 2010
Typical for 1999 BMW 5 Series121,931 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationC4 EDW
MakeBMW
Model5 Series
Year1999
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,926cc

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MOT History

5 pass 1 fail
Pass 13 Jan 2010 106,026 miles

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Pass 14 Jan 2009 94,581 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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

slight play in off side rear lower arm to bush

Pass 18 Jan 2008 87,270 miles

Offside Headlamp not in a clean condition but not affecting beam image (1.2.4a)

Pass 26 Jan 2007 80,429 miles

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

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

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

Fail 26 Jan 2007 80,429 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 27 Jan 2006 68,868 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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C4 EDW is a 1999 BMW 5 Series in Silver with a 2,926cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 6 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 83.3%.

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 C4 EDW, 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 C4 EDW registered?

C4 EDW is a 1999 BMW 5 Series, first registered on 31 December 1999.

Is C4 EDW safe to buy?

The MOT history for C4 EDW shows 6 tests with a 83.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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