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K5 WKK

1999 BMW 7 Series

Red Petrol 4398cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires6 Feb 2011
Tests7 (4 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate57.1%

Mileage

138,127 mi
Last recorded138,127 miles
Recorded on1 Feb 2010
Typical for 1999 BMW 7 Series115,910 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationK5 WKK
MakeBMW
Model7 Series
Year1999
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine4,398cc

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MOT History

4 pass 3 fail
Pass 1 Feb 2010 138,127 miles

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

Fail 28 Jan 2010 138,122 miles

Offside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

Nearside Inner Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Pass 7 Feb 2009 127,778 miles

both front tyres worn on inside edge

brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Fail 5 Feb 2009 127,778 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (3.4.1c)

Nearside Steering pivot point has excessive play (2.2.B.1g)

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Rear Fuel hose leaking (7.2.3)

Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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

Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

registration plate character(s) incorrectly spaced (6.3.4a)

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

all discs worn , advise replace next pad change

both front tyres worn on inside edge

Pass 29 Jan 2008 108,210 miles
Pass 30 Jan 2007 98,053 miles

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

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

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

Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1a)

Fail 30 Aug 2006 98,030 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (3.4.1c)

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Parking brake lever is impeded in its travel (3.1.6c)

Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Rear Registration plate lamp not fitted (1.1.C.1b)

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

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

How Reliable is the BMW 7 Series?

Based on 64,177 MOT tests across 9,415 vehicles.

80.2%
Pass Rate
7,495
Miles/Year
39
Year Lifespan
9,415
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 2,308
Brake pipe excessively corroded 1,090
Parking brake: efficiency below requirements 1,074
Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint 1,020
Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid 819
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K5 WKK is a 1999 BMW 7 Series in Red with a 4,398cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 7 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 57.1%.

Across all 1999 BMW 7 Series models, the average MOT pass rate is 71.7% with a typical mileage of 115,910 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 7 Series fails its MOT is tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm, accounting for 2,308 recorded failures. If you're considering buying K5 WKK, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The BMW 7 Series typically stays on UK roads for around 39 years. At 27 years old, this BMW 7 Series is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

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What year was K5 WKK registered?

K5 WKK is a 1999 BMW 7 Series, first registered on 31 December 1999.

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