MOT Status
Mileage
246,706 miSignificantly above average — investigate
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Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (3.4.1c)
Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a ball joint both rear links (2.4.G.2)
Brake pipe excessively corroded both rear (3.6.B.2c)
Front Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)
Steering rack gaiter split both (2.2.D.2d)
How Reliable is the BMW 5 Series?
Based on 944,163 MOT tests across 122,930 vehicles.
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EL029UU is a 1999 BMW 5 Series in Silver with a 2,000cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 1 MOT test with a personal pass rate of 0%.
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 EL029UU, 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 EL029UU registered?
EL029UU is a 1999 BMW 5 Series, first registered on 1 September 1999.
Is EL029UU safe to buy?
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