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S306 DAA

1999 BMW 5 Series

Green Petrol 2793cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires23 Oct 2011
Tests8 (6 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

175,442 mi
Last recorded175,442 miles
Recorded on18 Oct 2010
Typical for 1999 BMW 5 Series121,931 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationS306 DAA
MakeBMW
Model5 Series
Year1999
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,793cc

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MOT History

6 pass 2 fail
Pass 18 Oct 2010 175,442 miles

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

front no plate

nearside headlight lens misted

wipers condition

Fail 12 Oct 2010 175,442 miles

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

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

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

front no plate

nearside headlight lens misted

Pass 13 Oct 2009 162,782 miles

nearside headlight misted

offside handbrake

rear tyres worn

Fail 12 Oct 2009 162,782 miles

Centre Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

nearside headlight misted

offside handbrake

rear tyres worn

Pass 24 Oct 2008 139,674 miles

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

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

Pass 17 Dec 2007 122,511 miles
Pass 22 Dec 2006 103,498 miles
Pass 30 Dec 2005 80,464 miles

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)

puncture repair to o/s/r tyre

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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S306 DAA is a 1999 BMW 5 Series in Green with a 2,793cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 8 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 S306 DAA, 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 S306 DAA registered?

S306 DAA is a 1999 BMW 5 Series, first registered on 1 January 1999.

Is S306 DAA safe to buy?

The MOT history for S306 DAA shows 8 tests with a 75% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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