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LW52 FVF

1999 BMW 5 Series

Silver Petrol 1991cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires12 Jun 2013
Tests9 (7 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate77.8%

Mileage

123,627 mi
Last recorded123,627 miles
Recorded on13 Jun 2012
Typical for 1999 BMW 5 Series121,931 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLW52 FVF
MakeBMW
Model5 Series
Year1999
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,991cc

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MOT History

7 pass 2 fail
Pass 13 Jun 2012 123,627 miles

Nearside Front Panhard rod has slight play in a pin bearing (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Panhard rod has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Pass 4 Jun 2011 116,664 miles
Pass 31 May 2010 113,971 miles
Pass 22 Apr 2009 111,452 miles
Fail 21 Apr 2009 111,447 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Nearside rear brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a)

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

Offside rear brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a)

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

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

Pass 8 Sep 2007 108,818 miles
Pass 4 Sep 2006 102,860 miles
Fail 2 Sep 2006 102,860 miles

Centre Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Pass 3 Sep 2005 96,695 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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LW52 FVF is a 1999 BMW 5 Series in Silver with a 1,991cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 9 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 77.8%.

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 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 LW52 FVF, 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 LW52 FVF registered?

LW52 FVF is a 1999 BMW 5 Series, first registered on 31 December 1999.

Is LW52 FVF safe to buy?

The MOT history for LW52 FVF shows 9 tests with a 77.8% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

Does LW52 FVF have outstanding finance?

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