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H5 SGA

1999 BMW 5 Series

Green Diesel 2926cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires6 Jun 2009
Tests3 (3 pass, 0 fail)
Pass rate100%

Mileage

158,511 mi
Last recorded158,511 miles
Recorded on7 Jun 2008
Typical for 1999 BMW 5 Series121,931 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationH5 SGA
MakeBMW
Model5 Series
Year1999
ColourGreen
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,926cc

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MOT History

3 pass
Pass 7 Jun 2008 158,511 miles
Pass 31 Mar 2007 128,304 miles
Pass 20 Mar 2006 113,338 miles

Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

N/S/R handbrake outer cable starting to knot

Offside Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

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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H5 SGA is a 1999 BMW 5 Series in Green with a 2,926cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 3 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 100%.

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 H5 SGA, 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 H5 SGA registered?

H5 SGA is a 1999 BMW 5 Series, first registered on 14 October 1999.

Is H5 SGA safe to buy?

The MOT history for H5 SGA shows 3 tests with a 100% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

Does H5 SGA have outstanding finance?

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