MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
224,035 miSignificantly above average — investigate
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Vehicle Details
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50+ data pointsMOT History
oil leak
underside corroded
Nearside Front Headlamp aim beam image kick up to the offside (1.6.B1)
Offside Front Headlamp not in good working order adversely affecting beam image (1.2.4a)
How Reliable is the BMW 5 Series?
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S168 APK is a 1999 BMW 5 Series in Silver with a 2,497cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 2 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 50%.
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 S168 APK, 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 S168 APK registered?
S168 APK is a 1999 BMW 5 Series, first registered on 31 December 1999.
Is S168 APK safe to buy?
The MOT history for S168 APK shows 2 tests with a 50% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.
Does S168 APK have outstanding finance?
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