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J10 NWD

1999 BMW 5 Series

Blue Petrol 2494cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires2 May 2015
Tests14 (9 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate64.3%

Mileage

187,958 mi
Last recorded187,958 miles
Recorded on30 Apr 2014
Typical for 1999 BMW 5 Series121,931 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationJ10 NWD
MakeBMW
Model5 Series
Year1999
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,494cc

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MOT History

9 pass 5 fail
Pass 30 Apr 2014 187,958 miles
Pass 19 Apr 2013 179,302 miles
Fail 18 Apr 2013 179,302 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 3 May 2012 172,973 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Fail 3 May 2012 172,973 miles

Nearside Rear passenger door catch deteriorated so the door cannot be readily opened or closed (6.2.B.2)

Nearside Rear passenger door does not latch securely closed (6.2.B.1a)

Offside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Front Macpherson strut has excessive movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Pass 28 Apr 2011 164,806 miles
Fail 26 Apr 2011 164,806 miles

Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Pass 28 Apr 2010 157,140 miles

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

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

Pass 1 May 2009 151,081 miles

Nearside Rear Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Fail 30 Apr 2009 151,081 miles

Nearside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

Offside Anti-roll bar linkage cracked (2.4.G.1)

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Offside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

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

Pass 23 Apr 2008 144,571 miles
Pass 3 May 2007 138,791 miles
Fail 1 May 2007 138,757 miles

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear fog lamp excessively damaged so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.3.2d)

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

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

cracks in rear tyre treads †rear discs started to corrode on out side

Pass 13 Apr 2006 132,001 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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J10 NWD is a 1999 BMW 5 Series in Blue with a 2,494cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 64.3%.

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 J10 NWD, 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 J10 NWD registered?

J10 NWD is a 1999 BMW 5 Series, first registered on 31 December 1999.

Is J10 NWD safe to buy?

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