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J12 PML

1999 BMW 5 Series

Silver Petrol 2793cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires27 Apr 2011
Tests5 (5 pass, 0 fail)
Pass rate100%

Mileage

137,559 mi
Last recorded137,559 miles
Recorded on28 Apr 2010
Typical for 1999 BMW 5 Series121,931 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationJ12 PML
MakeBMW
Model5 Series
Year1999
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,793cc

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MOT History

5 pass
Pass 28 Apr 2010 137,559 miles

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

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

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

Pass 23 Jan 2009 127,760 miles
Pass 1 Mar 2008 124,602 miles
Pass 25 Jan 2007 113,565 miles
Pass 12 Jan 2006 103,865 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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J12 PML is a 1999 BMW 5 Series in Silver with a 2,793cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 5 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 J12 PML, 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 J12 PML registered?

J12 PML is a 1999 BMW 5 Series, first registered on 3 March 1999.

Is J12 PML safe to buy?

The MOT history for J12 PML shows 5 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 J12 PML have outstanding finance?

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