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N10 UTY

1999 BMW 5 Series

Green Petrol 2494cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires17 Jun 2008
Tests3 (2 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

146,991 mi
Last recorded146,991 miles
Recorded on18 Jun 2007
Typical for 1999 BMW 5 Series121,931 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationN10 UTY
MakeBMW
Model5 Series
Year1999
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,494cc

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MOT History

2 pass 1 fail
Pass 18 Jun 2007 146,991 miles

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

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)

Fail 18 Jun 2007 146,991 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp aim beam image kick up to the offside (1.8)

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

Offside Headlamp aim beam image kick up to the offside (1.8)

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

Pass 2 Jun 2006 133,044 miles

Offside Headlamp not in a clean condition but not affecting beam image (1.2.4a)

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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N10 UTY is a 1999 BMW 5 Series in Green with a 2,494cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 3 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 N10 UTY, 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 N10 UTY?

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What year was N10 UTY registered?

N10 UTY is a 1999 BMW 5 Series, first registered on 5 January 1999.

Is N10 UTY safe to buy?

The MOT history for N10 UTY shows 3 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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