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S219 TWB

1999 BMW 5 Series

Silver Petrol 1991cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires17 Mar 2010
Tests6 (4 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

219,345 mi
Last recorded219,345 miles
Recorded on18 Mar 2009
Typical for 1999 BMW 5 Series121,931 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationS219 TWB
MakeBMW
Model5 Series
Year1999
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,991cc

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MOT History

4 pass 2 fail
Pass 18 Mar 2009 219,345 miles
Fail 17 Mar 2009 219,345 miles

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

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

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

Offside Rear coil spring incomplete (2.4.C.1a)

both front and rear metal brake pipes corroded

brake pedal slightly spongy

metal fuels line corroded

offside rear disc brake in poor condition

play in rack

unable to check brake fluid level

unable to check rear seats and belts

unable to fully inspect brake pads

unable to fully inspect engine and floor areas due to covers

Pass 13 Mar 2008 212,633 miles

rear number plate starting to deteriorate

unable to carry out full inspection of engine and floor area due to covers

unable to check rear seats and belts

Fail 13 Mar 2008 212,633 miles

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

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

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

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

Windscreen has a sticker or other obstruction encroaching into the swept area by more than 40mm outside zone 'A' (8.3.1e)

rear number plate starting to deteriorate

unable to carry out full inspection of engine and floor area due to covers

unable to check rear seats and belts

Pass 7 Mar 2007 203,135 miles
Pass 17 Feb 2006 181,735 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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S219 TWB is a 1999 BMW 5 Series in Silver with a 1,991cc 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 S219 TWB, 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 S219 TWB registered?

S219 TWB is a 1999 BMW 5 Series, first registered on 8 February 1999.

Is S219 TWB safe to buy?

The MOT history for S219 TWB 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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