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N500 HPC

1999 BMW 5 Series

Silver Petrol 3300cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires7 May 2027
Tests22 (21 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate95.5%

Mileage

32,094 mi
Last recorded32,094 miles
Recorded on1 May 2026
Typical for 1999 BMW 5 Series121,931 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationN500 HPC
MakeBMW
Model5 Series
Year1999
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,300cc

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MOT History

21 pass 1 fail
Pass 1 May 2026 32,094 miles
Pass 8 May 2025 31,661 miles
Pass 3 Oct 2023 31,397 miles
Pass 12 Sep 2022 30,804 miles
Pass 7 Oct 2021 30,793 miles
Pass 22 Sep 2020 30,663 miles

Nearside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Pass 19 Sep 2019 30,645 miles

Nearside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Pass 19 Sep 2018 30,527 miles
Pass 19 Sep 2017 30,458 miles
Pass 23 Sep 2016 30,349 miles
Pass 30 Sep 2015 29,988 miles
Pass 30 Sep 2014 29,126 miles
Pass 27 Sep 2013 28,373 miles

Nearside Front Macpherson strut worn but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Offside Front Macpherson strut worn but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Pass 21 Sep 2012 27,876 miles

Nearside Front Macpherson strut worn but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Offside Front Macpherson strut worn but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Pass 3 Oct 2011 27,651 miles
Pass 15 Oct 2010 26,743 miles

front brake disc pitted

Pass 9 Nov 2009 25,660 miles

Nearside Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Offside Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Pass 3 Nov 2008 24,829 miles
Pass 30 Oct 2007 23,832 miles
Fail 24 Oct 2007 23,832 miles

Nearside Front brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h)

Offside Front brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h)

Pass 18 Oct 2006 22,880 miles

inside of front brake discs rusted.

Pass 28 Oct 2005 21,876 miles

Nearside Inner Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Offside Inner Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

two rear tyers worn to limits

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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N500 HPC is a 1999 BMW 5 Series in Silver with a 3,300cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 95.5%.

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 N500 HPC, 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 N500 HPC?

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What year was N500 HPC registered?

N500 HPC is a 1999 BMW 5 Series, first registered on 8 November 1999.

Is N500 HPC safe to buy?

The MOT history for N500 HPC shows 22 tests with a 95.5% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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