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N3 VSX

1999 BMW 5 Series

Silver Petrol 2793cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires11 Jun 2019
Tests10 (9 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate90%

Mileage

158,183 mi
Last recorded158,183 miles
Recorded on12 Jun 2018
Typical for 1999 BMW 5 Series121,931 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationN3 VSX
MakeBMW
Model5 Series
Year1999
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,793cc

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MOT History

9 pass 1 fail
Pass 12 Jun 2018 158,183 miles

Front Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement n/s/f + o/s/f D Bushes (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Front Window excessively tinted but not adversely affecting driver's view side window's (3.2 (b) (i))

Fuel Pipe/s corroded ()

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge inner edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive gearbox + rear diff (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 2 Aug 2016 155,785 miles

Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Pass 9 Jun 2015 155,534 miles

all brake disks corroded

both front brake pipes showing signs of light corrosion

both front tyres cracking

fuel pipes corroded

Pass 9 Jun 2014 153,584 miles

Oil leak

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

brake pipes greased

offside rear tyre has cuts in outer edge but not exposing chords

Pass 8 Jun 2013 151,357 miles

Fuel pipe/s corroded

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

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

Pass 22 Oct 2009 149,950 miles

Offside front brake juddering slightly (3.7.A.2b)

Fail 9 Oct 2009 145,917 miles

Centre Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too far to the right (1.8)

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

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Headlamp aim too far to the right (1.8)

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

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

Pass 21 Jun 2008 136,302 miles
Pass 15 Jun 2007 136,436 miles
Pass 22 Jun 2006 115,721 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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N3 VSX is a 1999 BMW 5 Series in Silver with a 2,793cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 90%.

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 N3 VSX, 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 N3 VSX?

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What year was N3 VSX registered?

N3 VSX is a 1999 BMW 5 Series, first registered on 11 May 1999.

Is N3 VSX safe to buy?

The MOT history for N3 VSX shows 10 tests with a 90% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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