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GER 545N

1999 BMW 5 Series

Black Petrol 3498cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires12 Apr 2008
Tests3 (2 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

99,375 mi
Last recorded99,375 miles
Recorded on13 Apr 2007
Typical for 1999 BMW 5 Series121,931 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGER 545N
MakeBMW
Model5 Series
Year1999
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,498cc

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MOT History

2 pass 1 fail
Pass 13 Apr 2007 99,375 miles
Fail 13 Apr 2007 99,375 miles

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

Pass 28 Mar 2006 90,689 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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GER 545N is a 1999 BMW 5 Series in Black with a 3,498cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 3 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 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 GER 545N, 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 GER 545N?

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What year was GER 545N registered?

GER 545N is a 1999 BMW 5 Series, first registered on 12 February 1999.

Is GER 545N safe to buy?

The MOT history for GER 545N shows 3 tests with a 66.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

Does GER 545N have outstanding finance?

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