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K30 APW

1999 BMW 5 Series

Green Diesel 2926cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires9 Dec 2016
Tests10 (8 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

193,649 mi
Last recorded193,649 miles
Recorded on10 Dec 2015
Typical for 1999 BMW 5 Series121,931 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationK30 APW
MakeBMW
Model5 Series
Year1999
ColourGreen
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,926cc

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MOT History

8 pass 2 fail
Pass 10 Dec 2015 193,649 miles

Nearside Rear Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Offside Rear Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

Steering damper slight oil seepage (2.2.C.1f)

Pass 27 Jan 2014 188,573 miles
Pass 17 Dec 2012 181,329 miles
Pass 20 May 2011 169,258 miles
Pass 16 Apr 2010 88,324 miles
Pass 30 Apr 2009 148,755 miles
Fail 29 Apr 2009 148,752 miles

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

Nearside Side repeater incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

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

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

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

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

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

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

Pass 29 Apr 2008 137,795 miles
Pass 12 Oct 2006 119,016 miles
Fail 12 Oct 2006 119,016 miles

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

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

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

Fuel pipe/s corroded

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Offside Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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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K30 APW is a 1999 BMW 5 Series in Green with a 2,926cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

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 K30 APW, 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 K30 APW registered?

K30 APW is a 1999 BMW 5 Series, first registered on 19 January 1999.

Is K30 APW safe to buy?

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