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C9 TEX

1999 BMW 5 Series

Blue Petrol 2494cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires20 Nov 2013
Tests9 (7 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate77.8%

Mileage

112,560 mi
Last recorded112,560 miles
Recorded on21 Nov 2012
Typical for 1999 BMW 5 Series121,931 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationC9 TEX
MakeBMW
Model5 Series
Year1999
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,494cc

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MOT History

7 pass 2 fail
Pass 21 Nov 2012 112,560 miles
Fail 13 May 2011 104,182 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Nearside Front Tie bar/rod rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Tie bar/rod rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Pass 13 May 2011 104,182 miles

Nearside Front Tie bar/rod rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Tie bar/rod rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Pass 4 Jun 2010 92,105 miles
Pass 12 Jun 2009 88,002 miles

Suspension joint offside lower dust cover split/missing

clutch pedal anti slip pad missing

offside front and nearside front tyres are wearing on shoulders of tread

offside rear and nearside rear tyres have screw/nail in tread

Fail 12 Jun 2009 88,002 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim beam image kick up to the offside (1.8)

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too far to the left (1.8)

Offside Front Headlamp aim beam image kick up to the offside (1.8)

Suspension joint offside lower dust cover split/missing

clutch pedal anti slip pad missing

offside front and nearside front tyres are wearing on shoulders of tread

offside rear and nearside rear tyres have screw/nail in tread

Pass 10 Jun 2008 81,689 miles

Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Pass 24 Apr 2007 74,392 miles
Pass 24 Apr 2006 68,256 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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C9 TEX is a 1999 BMW 5 Series in Blue with a 2,494cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 9 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 77.8%.

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 C9 TEX, 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 C9 TEX registered?

C9 TEX is a 1999 BMW 5 Series, first registered on 29 April 1999.

Is C9 TEX safe to buy?

The MOT history for C9 TEX shows 9 tests with a 77.8% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

Does C9 TEX have outstanding finance?

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