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L11 KFS

1999 BMW 5 Series

White Diesel 2926cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires19 Feb 2026
Tests14 (9 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate64.3%

Mileage

93,350 mi
Last recorded93,350 miles
Recorded on20 Feb 2025
Typical for 1999 BMW 5 Series121,931 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationL11 KFS
MakeBMW
Model5 Series
Year1999
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,926cc

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MOT History

9 pass 5 fail
Pass 20 Feb 2025 93,350 miles

front exhaust flexi sections blowing

Fail 19 Feb 2025 93,343 miles

Fuel system component leaking (6.1.3 (b) (i))

Fuel system component leaking front to rear pipes just behind undertray (6.1.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front Upper Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))

front exhaust flexi sections blowing

Pass 20 Oct 2023 90,782 miles

exhaust blowing from front pipe area

prop shaft front rubber coupling deteriorating

Fail 12 Oct 2023 90,768 miles

Offside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

exhaust blowing from front pipe area

prop shaft front rubber coupling deteriorating

Fail 19 Oct 2022 90,756 miles

Offside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords inner sidewall perished excessively (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Supplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault (7.1.6 (a))

Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength rear of off side inner sill / sill area (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

brake discs rusting

exhaust front flexi section blowing

both front tyres and near side rear tyre perishing in places

Pass 18 Nov 2014 89,255 miles

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

Pass 27 Sep 2013 78,609 miles
Pass 12 Mar 2012 78,507 miles
Pass 8 Apr 2010 78,416 miles
Fail 7 Apr 2010 78,416 miles

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

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h)

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear brake disc excessively scored (3.5.1h)

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

Pass 19 Mar 2009 75,892 miles
Pass 15 Mar 2008 74,826 miles
Fail 2 Feb 2007 69,706 miles

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 2 Feb 2007 69,706 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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L11 KFS is a 1999 BMW 5 Series in White with a 2,926cc diesel 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 L11 KFS, 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 L11 KFS registered?

L11 KFS is a 1999 BMW 5 Series, first registered on 31 December 1999.

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