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148 DNG

1999 BMW M5

Blue Petrol 4941cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires29 Oct 2026
Tests26 (20 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate76.9%

Mileage

134,365 mi
Last recorded134,365 miles
Recorded on28 Oct 2025
Typical for 1999 BMW M5101,932 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

Registration148 DNG
MakeBMW
ModelM5
Year1999
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine4,941cc

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MOT History

20 pass 6 fail
Pass 28 Oct 2025 134,365 miles

Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule All 4 (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Fuel Pipe/s corroded ()

Nearside Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Rear Oil leak, but not excessive Diff area (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 24 Oct 2024 132,337 miles

Fuel Pipe/s corroded ()

Nearside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Nearside Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Offside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Offside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Offside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive Rear Axle (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Fail 24 Oct 2024 132,337 miles

Fuel Pipe/s corroded ()

Nearside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Nearside Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Nearside Side repeater not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Offside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Offside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive Rear Axle (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Pass 26 Oct 2023 130,351 miles

Fuel Pipe/s corroded ()

Nearside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Nearside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Offside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Offside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Rear Oil leak, but not excessive Axle (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Pass 22 Oct 2022 128,537 miles

Front Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Rear Oil leak, but not excessive axle pinion (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Fail 20 Oct 2022 128,537 miles

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

Front Headlamp levelling device inoperative (4.1.5 (a))

Front Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Rear Oil leak, but not excessive axle pinion (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 22 Oct 2021 126,352 miles

Nearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 28 Oct 2020 124,505 miles
Pass 15 Oct 2019 122,062 miles

Nearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Oil leak, but not excessive rear pinion oil seal (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 26 Oct 2018 120,560 miles

Oil leak, but not excessive from rear differential (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Fail 25 Oct 2018 120,553 miles

Fuel cap/sealing device ineffective (6.1.3 (b) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive from rear differential (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 19 Oct 2017 117,448 miles
Fail 19 Oct 2017 117,448 miles

Offside Front Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b) DANGEROUS

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

Pass 18 Oct 2016 115,114 miles

Offside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.2.6)

under cover fitted

Pass 30 Oct 2015 113,101 miles

Lower under trays fitted

Offside Brake pipe slightly corroded front to rear x2 pipes (3.6.B.2c)

Fail 29 Oct 2015 113,101 miles

Offside Front Mechanical brake component has restricted free movement (3.5.1k)

Lower under trays fitted

Offside Brake pipe slightly corroded front to rear x2 pipes (3.6.B.2c)

Pass 29 Oct 2014 110,548 miles
Pass 27 Sep 2013 109,621 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

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

Front Front position lamp(s) slightly discoloured (1.1.A.3e)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Fail 27 Sep 2013 109,621 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

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

Front Front position lamp(s) slightly discoloured (1.1.A.3e)

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 3 Sep 2012 107,936 miles

1x washer working each side

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

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

fuel pipes corroded

slight play front joints

Pass 1 Sep 2011 105,428 miles

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

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

both front to rear brake pipes starting to corrode

fuel pipe along floor pan corroded

Pass 28 Aug 2010 101,998 miles
Pass 7 Aug 2009 99,070 miles
Pass 28 Jan 2008 91,084 miles

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

Pass 28 Feb 2007 82,987 miles
Pass 11 Feb 2006 74,154 miles

How Reliable is the BMW M5?

Based on 93,993 MOT tests across 8,068 vehicles.

83.0%
Pass Rate
3,845
Miles/Year
39
Year Lifespan
8,068
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 2,017
Brake pipe excessively corroded 1,177
Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid 883
Headlamp aim too low 833
Tyre has ply or cords exposed 807
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148 DNG is a 1999 BMW M5 in Blue with a 4,941cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 26 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.9%.

Across all 1999 BMW M5 models, the average MOT pass rate is 75.8% with a typical mileage of 101,932 miles. This particular vehicle has performed better than the average for its year.

The most common reason a BMW M5 fails its MOT is tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm, accounting for 2,017 recorded failures. If you're considering buying 148 DNG, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The BMW M5 typically stays on UK roads for around 39 years. At 27 years old, this BMW M5 is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

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148 DNG is a 1999 BMW M5, first registered on 23 December 1999.

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