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S104 GMA

1999 BMW 5 Series

Green Petrol 1991cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires11 Jan 2018
Tests15 (11 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate73.3%

Mileage

158,054 mi
Last recorded158,054 miles
Recorded on12 Jan 2017
Typical for 1999 BMW 5 Series121,931 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationS104 GMA
MakeBMW
Model5 Series
Year1999
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,991cc

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MOT History

11 pass 4 fail
Pass 12 Jan 2017 158,054 miles
Pass 11 Jan 2016 146,584 miles

Front brake pipes corroding

Plastic sill covers fitted

Fail 5 Jan 2016 146,551 miles

Nearside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

Front brake pipes corroding

Plastic sill covers fitted

Pass 12 Jan 2015 145,313 miles

Sill covers fitted.

Fail 7 Jan 2015 145,310 miles

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

Offside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

Sill covers fitted.

Pass 22 Jul 2013 143,987 miles
Pass 19 Jul 2012 139,595 miles

Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

O/s/f tyre under inflated.

Pass 19 Jul 2011 136,096 miles
Fail 14 Jul 2011 136,094 miles

Rear Fuel system component leaking (7.2.3)

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

Pass 5 Jul 2010 133,997 miles
Pass 29 Jul 2009 129,859 miles
Fail 28 Jul 2009 129,835 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (3.4.1c)

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

Pass 9 Jul 2008 127,415 miles
Pass 30 Aug 2007 125,823 miles
Pass 18 Aug 2006 120,223 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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S104 GMA is a 1999 BMW 5 Series in Green with a 1,991cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.3%.

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 S104 GMA, 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.

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What year was S104 GMA registered?

S104 GMA is a 1999 BMW 5 Series, first registered on 8 January 1999.

Is S104 GMA safe to buy?

The MOT history for S104 GMA shows 15 tests with a 73.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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