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N11 AHC

1999 BMW 5 Series

Silver Petrol 2494cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires2 Mar 2009
Tests6 (3 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate50%

Mileage

105,987 mi
Last recorded105,987 miles
Recorded on3 Mar 2008
Typical for 1999 BMW 5 Series121,931 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationN11 AHC
MakeBMW
Model5 Series
Year1999
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,494cc

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MOT History

3 pass 3 fail
Pass 3 Mar 2008 105,987 miles
Fail 28 Feb 2008 105,987 miles

Offside Rear Suspension arm has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Pass 6 Nov 2006 100,846 miles
Fail 6 Nov 2006 100,846 miles

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g) DANGEROUS

Pass 4 Oct 2005 96,957 miles
Fail 30 Sep 2005 96,950 miles

Nearside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

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

Offside Front Tyre(s) incorrect because tyres with different structures are fitted across the same axle (4.1.A.2a)

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

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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N11 AHC is a 1999 BMW 5 Series in Silver with a 2,494cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 6 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 50%.

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 N11 AHC, 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 N11 AHC registered?

N11 AHC is a 1999 BMW 5 Series, first registered on 19 March 1999.

Is N11 AHC safe to buy?

The MOT history for N11 AHC shows 6 tests with a 50% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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