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G18 PAD

1999 BMW 5 Series

Silver Diesel 2926cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires26 Jan 2010
Tests4 (3 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

127,670 mi
Last recorded127,670 miles
Recorded on27 Jan 2009
Typical for 1999 BMW 5 Series121,931 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationG18 PAD
MakeBMW
Model5 Series
Year1999
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,926cc

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MOT History

3 pass 1 fail
Pass 27 Jan 2009 127,670 miles
Pass 24 Oct 2007
Fail 19 Oct 2007

Front registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

Nearside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

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

Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Centre Windscreen has a sticker or other obstruction encroaching into the swept area by more than 40mm outside zone 'A' (8.3.1e)

Pass 11 Jul 2006 92,357 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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G18 PAD is a 1999 BMW 5 Series in Silver with a 2,926cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 4 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 G18 PAD, 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

How do I check the history of G18 PAD?

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What year was G18 PAD registered?

G18 PAD is a 1999 BMW 5 Series, first registered on 14 October 1999.

Is G18 PAD safe to buy?

The MOT history for G18 PAD shows 4 tests with a 75% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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