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S108 MRU

1999 BMW 5 Series

Beige Petrol 2494cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires8 Jun 2009
Tests6 (4 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

129,693 mi
Last recorded129,693 miles
Recorded on9 Jun 2008
Typical for 1999 BMW 5 Series121,931 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationS108 MRU
MakeBMW
Model5 Series
Year1999
ColourBeige
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,494cc

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MOT History

4 pass 2 fail
Pass 9 Jun 2008 129,693 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

offside headlamp self-leveling not working also manual adjusters not working (aim within limits at time of test)

Fail 30 May 2008 129,648 miles

Nearside Headlamp not in good working order adversely affecting beam image (1.2.4a)

Offside Front position lamp(s) not in good working order (function impaired) (1.1.4a)

Offside Headlamp not in good working order adversely affecting beam image (1.2.4a)

Offside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

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

Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

rear brake pads may be worn low (not able to see successfully without removing wheel)

Pass 3 Sep 2007 114,921 miles

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

Pass 23 Mar 2006 113,910 miles

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

Offside Headlamp not in good working order but not adversely affecting beam image (1.2.4a)

air bag warning lamp staying on

Fail 21 Mar 2006 113,910 miles

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

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

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

air bag warning lamp staying on

near side front tyre worn

Pass 30 Aug 2005 110,029 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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S108 MRU is a 1999 BMW 5 Series in Beige with a 2,494cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 6 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 S108 MRU, 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 S108 MRU registered?

S108 MRU is a 1999 BMW 5 Series, first registered on 19 January 1999.

Is S108 MRU safe to buy?

The MOT history for S108 MRU shows 6 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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