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M11 RLR

1999 BMW 5 Series

Blue Petrol 2494cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires1 Jul 2017
Tests13 (10 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate76.9%

Mileage

153,042 mi
Last recorded153,042 miles
Recorded on30 Jun 2016
Typical for 1999 BMW 5 Series121,931 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationM11 RLR
MakeBMW
Model5 Series
Year1999
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,494cc

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MOT History

10 pass 3 fail
Pass 30 Jun 2016 153,042 miles

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

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

Offside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive outer sill (5.2.6)

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

Offside Rear tyre inner sidewall split

Offside Rear tyre wearing on inner edge of tread

Fail 23 Jun 2016 152,957 miles

Nearside Brake pipe excessively corroded front to rear (3.6.B.2c)

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

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

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

Offside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive outer sill (5.2.6)

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

Offside Rear tyre wearing on inner edge of tread

Pass 29 Jun 2015 144,994 miles
Pass 2 Jul 2014 138,252 miles

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

n/s/front tyre inner edge worn

o/s/front tyre inner edge worn

o/s/rear tyre inner edge starting to wear

Pass 12 Jun 2013 130,017 miles

Offside Front Road wheel slightly damaged (4.2.A.1a)

Fail 22 Dec 2011 125,528 miles

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

Pass 22 Dec 2011 125,528 miles
Pass 27 Jul 2010 113,885 miles

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

Fail 13 Jul 2009 100,831 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 13 Jul 2009 100,831 miles
Pass 3 Jul 2008 94,641 miles

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

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

Pass 30 Jan 2007 91,632 miles

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

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

Pass 19 Jan 2006 86,021 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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M11 RLR is a 1999 BMW 5 Series in Blue with a 2,494cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.9%.

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 M11 RLR, 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 M11 RLR registered?

M11 RLR is a 1999 BMW 5 Series, first registered on 13 January 1999.

Is M11 RLR safe to buy?

The MOT history for M11 RLR shows 13 tests with a 76.9% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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