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IXI 8020

1999 BMW 5 Series

Silver Petrol 1991cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires17 Feb 2017
Tests10 (7 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate70%

Mileage

50,901 mi
Last recorded50,901 miles
Recorded on18 Feb 2016
Typical for 1999 BMW 5 Series121,931 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationIXI 8020
MakeBMW
Model5 Series
Year1999
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,991cc

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MOT History

7 pass 3 fail
Pass 18 Feb 2016 50,901 miles

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

Pass 18 Feb 2015 43,758 miles
Pass 6 Mar 2010 42,804 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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

Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Pass 5 Mar 2009 41,577 miles
Pass 22 Feb 2008 38,155 miles
Fail 13 Feb 2008 38,155 miles

Offside Rear coil spring cracked (2.4.C.1a)

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 2 Jan 2007 36,494 miles
Fail 2 Jan 2007 36,494 miles

Nearside Front Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

registration plate insecure (6.3.1b)

Pass 29 Dec 2005 33,857 miles
Fail 29 Dec 2005 33,857 miles

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

registration plate character(s) likely to be misread (6.3.4b)

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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IXI 8020 is a 1999 BMW 5 Series in Silver with a 1,991cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70%.

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 IXI 8020, 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 IXI 8020?

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What year was IXI 8020 registered?

IXI 8020 is a 1999 BMW 5 Series, first registered on 1 September 1999.

Is IXI 8020 safe to buy?

The MOT history for IXI 8020 shows 10 tests with a 70% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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