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L228 DPL

1999 BMW 5 Series

Green Petrol 2500cc
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MOT Status

Tests1 (0 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate0%

Mileage

164,608 mi
Last recorded164,608 miles
Recorded on6 Sep 2006
Typical for 1999 BMW 5 Series121,931 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationL228 DPL
MakeBMW
Model5 Series
Year1999
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,500cc

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MOT History

0 pass 1 fail
Fail 6 Sep 2006 164,608 miles

Offside Front Drag link end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Oil leak

both rear discs lipped

front to rear fuel pipe rusty

nearside front anti-roll bar slight play

rear diff oil leak

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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L228 DPL is a 1999 BMW 5 Series in Green with a 2,500cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 1 MOT test with a personal pass rate of 0%.

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 L228 DPL, 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 L228 DPL registered?

L228 DPL is a 1999 BMW 5 Series, first registered on 1 January 1999.

Is L228 DPL safe to buy?

The MOT history for L228 DPL shows 1 test with a 0% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

Does L228 DPL have outstanding finance?

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