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S125 BPH

1999 BMW 5 Series

Blue Petrol 2793cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires26 Apr 2022
Tests19 (16 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate84.2%

Mileage

145,501 mi
Last recorded145,501 miles
Recorded on27 Apr 2021
Typical for 1999 BMW 5 Series121,931 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationS125 BPH
MakeBMW
Model5 Series
Year1999
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,793cc

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MOT History

16 pass 3 fail
Pass 27 Apr 2021 145,501 miles

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

Pass 18 May 2020 143,341 miles

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Fail 12 May 2020 143,319 miles

Offside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 9 May 2019 138,984 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Bald at inner edge (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Slightly corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Worn out at edges (5.2.3 (e))

Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Both worn to 2mm (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 12 May 2018 132,553 miles
Pass 5 May 2017 127,216 miles

Front Inner Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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

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

Pass 18 May 2016 123,355 miles
Pass 12 May 2015 117,585 miles
Fail 28 May 2014 114,440 miles

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

Nearside Rear Suspension arm ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 28 May 2014 114,440 miles

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

Nearside Rear Suspension arm ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 30 May 2013 111,766 miles
Pass 18 Apr 2012 105,641 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Pass 13 Apr 2011 102,516 miles

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

Pass 22 Apr 2010 98,752 miles
Fail 22 Apr 2010 98,752 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) has restricted free movement (3.5.1k)

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

Pass 23 Apr 2009 94,829 miles
Pass 18 Feb 2008 88,873 miles
Pass 25 Jan 2007 79,641 miles
Pass 10 Feb 2006 73,241 miles

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

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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S125 BPH is a 1999 BMW 5 Series in Blue with a 2,793cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 84.2%.

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 S125 BPH, 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 S125 BPH registered?

S125 BPH is a 1999 BMW 5 Series, first registered on 2 February 1999.

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