1999 BMW 5 Series 2.8L Petrol · J12 TEK
1999 BMW 5 Series (2.8L, petrol). First registered 30 Jul 1999. Recorded mileage 144,190 miles. MOT expired on 30 Nov 2024.
- Make & Model
- BMW 5 SERIES
- Year / Origin
- 1999
- Safety Recall
- Unknown
- MOT Status
- Expired on 30 Nov 2024
- Road Tax
- —
- Recorded Mileage
- 144,190 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- Check Required (Pre-Euro 4 Petrol)
- Fuel & Engine
- Petrol · 2.8L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
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J12 TEK Key Findings
- 5 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT failed on 03/12/2024
- 144,190 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 3 historical MOT failures
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
J12 TEK MOT History
Interpretation generated from the recorded test data above — not an official DVSA statement and not a substitute for an independent inspection.
5 MOT tests are recorded for this 1999 BMW 5 Series (J12 TEK) between November 2022 and December 2024.
The record contains 2 passes and 3 failures.
The most recent test on 03 December 2024 was a fail; the vehicle has not passed its last recorded MOT.
J12 TEK Mileage History
- 07/11/2022138,240 mi
- 16/11/2022138,262 mi+22 mi
- 29/11/2023143,143 mi+4,881 mi
- 01/12/2023143,162 mi+19 mi
- 03/12/2024144,190 mi+1,028 mi
Average of roughly 2,871 miles per year across 5 recorded odometer readings.
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Known faults for BMW 5 Series (E39)
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MOT Roadworthiness: Poor
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