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C8 OCB

1999 BMW 5 Series

Green Petrol 2793cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires11 Aug 2016
Tests11 (8 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate72.7%

Mileage

Typical for 1999 BMW 5 Series121,931 mi
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Vehicle Details

RegistrationC8 OCB
MakeBMW
Model5 Series
Year1999
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,793cc

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MOT History

8 pass 3 fail
Pass 7 Aug 2015
Pass 12 Aug 2014 111,801 miles
Pass 15 Jul 2011 109,952 miles
Pass 28 Apr 2010 105,641 miles

Nearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Rear Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

offside rear tyre inner side wall split but not to cord

Fail 26 Apr 2010 105,641 miles

Nearside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

Nearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Rear Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

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

offside rear tyre inner side wall split but not to cord

Pass 26 Feb 2009 102,520 miles

Offside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Fail 23 Feb 2009 102,512 miles

Nearside Rear Upper Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear coil spring fractured (2.4.C.1a)

Offside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

Pass 11 Feb 2008 94,448 miles
Fail 6 Feb 2008 94,398 miles

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

Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)

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

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

Pass 31 Jan 2007 86,102 miles

Nearside Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

offside rear tyre sidewall damaged

Pass 2 Feb 2006 76,272 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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C8 OCB is a 1999 BMW 5 Series in Green with a 2,793cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72.7%.

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 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 C8 OCB, 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.

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What year was C8 OCB registered?

C8 OCB is a 1999 BMW 5 Series, first registered on 13 January 1999.

Is C8 OCB safe to buy?

The MOT history for C8 OCB shows 11 tests with a 72.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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