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S242 DCG

1999 BMW 5 Series

Green Petrol 1991cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires1 Mar 2019
Tests17 (13 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate76.5%

Mileage

179,396 mi
Last recorded179,396 miles
Recorded on25 Feb 2019
Typical for 1999 BMW 5 Series121,931 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationS242 DCG
MakeBMW
Model5 Series
Year1999
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,991cc

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MOT History

13 pass 4 fail
Fail 25 Feb 2019 179,396 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (1.6 (b))

Nearside Rear Brake hose excessively deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Nearside Rear Inner Integral body structure or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of a body mounting sill (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Nearside Rear Upper Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn both ball joints (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Brake hose excessively deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Offside Rear Coil spring worn so that its cross sectional area is reduced and seriously weakened (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Outer Integral body structure or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of a body mounting sill (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Offside Rear Shock absorbers insecurely attached (5.3.2 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Upper Integral body structure or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of a body mounting suspension mounting (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Fuel Pipe/s corroded ()

Nearside Front Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Nail in tyre ()

sill covers & under-trays

Pass 2 Mar 2018 178,141 miles

Fuel Pipe/s corroded ()

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit 1.7mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear Outer Body has slight corrosion sill & wheelarch (6.1.B.2)

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Pass 2 Mar 2017 175,053 miles

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Pass 7 Apr 2016 168,550 miles

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

Pass 29 Jan 2015 164,625 miles

Fuel pipe/s corroded

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 30 Jan 2014 162,224 miles
Fail 22 Jan 2014 162,189 miles

Nearside Rear Suspension arm has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

heat sheild above rear exhaust insercure

Pass 14 Feb 2013 160,125 miles
Fail 6 Feb 2013 160,124 miles

Nearside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

park brake requires attension

Nail in nearside rear tyre

Pass 20 Jan 2012 157,973 miles

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

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

Pass 21 Jan 2011 155,813 miles
Pass 19 Jan 2010 153,452 miles

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

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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

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

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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

Pass 19 Jan 2009 150,516 miles
Pass 8 Feb 2008 144,715 miles
Pass 2 Feb 2007 142,079 miles

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

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

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

Pass 17 Feb 2006 137,259 miles
Fail 16 Feb 2006 137,259 miles

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

Offside Front Headlamp aim too far to the left (1.6.D3)

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

registration plate character(s) incorrectly spaced (6.3.4a)

Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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

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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S242 DCG is a 1999 BMW 5 Series in Green with a 1,991cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.5%.

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 S242 DCG, 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 S242 DCG registered?

S242 DCG is a 1999 BMW 5 Series, first registered on 31 December 1999.

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