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L99 DPB

1999 BMW 5 Series

Silver Petrol 2793cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires8 Jun 2017
Tests16 (11 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate68.8%

Mileage

88,421 mi
Last recorded88,421 miles
Recorded on9 Jun 2016
Typical for 1999 BMW 5 Series121,931 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationL99 DPB
MakeBMW
Model5 Series
Year1999
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,793cc

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MOT History

11 pass 5 fail
Pass 9 Jun 2016 88,421 miles

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

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

Offside front tyre wearing on inner edge

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

Fail 31 Mar 2016 86,784 miles

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

Offside Brake pipe excessively corroded Front to rear (3.6.B.2c)

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

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

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

Offside front tyre has cut in sidewall

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

Pass 24 Mar 2015 76,831 miles

front brake hoses perished

front to rear brake pipes heavily corroded

near side rear spring corroded

off side front brake pipe corroded

rear tyres 3mm and perished

Fail 23 Mar 2015 76,831 miles

Offside Rear coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

rear tyres 3mm and perished

off side front brake pipe corroded

front brake hoses perished

front to rear brake pipes heavily corroded

near side rear spring corroded

Pass 22 Apr 2014 76,624 miles

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

offside rear brake pipes corroded (marginal pass)

Fail 22 Apr 2014 76,622 miles

Nearside Front brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Front brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

Power steering fluid level low, but not below minimum (2.3.1)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

offside rear brake pipes corroded (marginal pass)

Pass 16 Apr 2013 76,083 miles

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

front to rear brake pipes rusty

slight perishing rear tyres

stonechips front screen

Fail 16 Apr 2013 76,083 miles

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Nearside Rear Upper Suspension arm ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Rear Upper Suspension arm ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

front to rear brake pipes rusty

slight perishing rear tyres

stonechips front screen

Pass 18 Apr 2012 74,942 miles

Nearside Rear Upper Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

nearside rear secondary sidelight inop

Pass 21 Apr 2011 73,194 miles

Nail in nearside rear tyre

Nearside Rear Upper Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

air bag light on

both rear tyres worn low

front screen stonechipped

offside rear tyre badly perishing

Pass 19 Apr 2010 71,398 miles

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

air bag light on

front screen stonechipped

Pass 22 Apr 2009 69,578 miles
Pass 25 Apr 2008 67,906 miles

air bag light on

rear brake hoses slightly perished

screen stone chipped

slight play in rear anti roll bar links

Fail 25 Apr 2008 67,906 miles

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

air bag light on

rear brake hoses slightly perished

screen stone chipped

slight play in rear anti roll bar links

Pass 23 Apr 2007 65,461 miles

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Pass 26 Apr 2006 59,833 miles

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

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

Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

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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L99 DPB is a 1999 BMW 5 Series in Silver with a 2,793cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68.8%.

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 L99 DPB, 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 L99 DPB registered?

L99 DPB is a 1999 BMW 5 Series, first registered on 7 January 1999.

Is L99 DPB safe to buy?

The MOT history for L99 DPB shows 16 tests with a 68.8% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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