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M8 EXE

1999 BMW 5 Series

Blue Petrol 2494cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires24 Nov 2009
Tests6 (4 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

168,177 mi
Last recorded168,177 miles
Recorded on25 Nov 2008
Typical for 1999 BMW 5 Series121,931 mi

Above average mileage for this year

4 checks still locked for this BMW
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Vehicle Details

RegistrationM8 EXE
MakeBMW
Model5 Series
Year1999
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,494cc

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MOT History

4 pass 2 fail
Pass 25 Nov 2008 168,177 miles

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)

Pass 5 Nov 2007 159,644 miles

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

Fail 24 Oct 2007 159,644 miles

Nearside Rear coil spring fractured (2.4.C.1a)

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

Pass 14 Dec 2006 145,569 miles
Fail 14 Dec 2006 145,569 miles

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

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

Pass 15 Dec 2005 124,154 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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M8 EXE is a 1999 BMW 5 Series in Blue with a 2,494cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 6 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 M8 EXE, 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

How do I check the history of M8 EXE?

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What year was M8 EXE registered?

M8 EXE is a 1999 BMW 5 Series, first registered on 5 January 1999.

Is M8 EXE safe to buy?

The MOT history for M8 EXE shows 6 tests with a 66.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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