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15 NV

1999 BMW M5

Green Petrol 4941cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires20 Jun 2026
Tests21 (16 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate76.2%

Mileage

95,289 mi
Last recorded95,289 miles
Recorded on19 Jun 2025
Typical for 1999 BMW M5101,932 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

Registration15 NV
MakeBMW
ModelM5
Year1999
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine4,941cc

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MOT History

16 pass 5 fail
Pass 19 Jun 2025 95,289 miles
Pass 10 Jun 2024 95,173 miles
Pass 21 Jun 2023 90,976 miles
Fail 9 Jun 2023 90,883 miles

Rear Seat belt buckle missing cetre seat belt buckle under seat (7.1.2 (d))

Pass 17 Jun 2021 90,725 miles
Pass 2 May 2019 90,630 miles
Pass 8 Jun 2018 90,096 miles
Pass 13 Jun 2017 90,004 miles

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

Pass 20 Jan 2016 89,905 miles

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

fuel supply pipe corroded

Pass 10 Apr 2014 89,524 miles

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

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

brake pipe across rear axle slightly corroded

front to rear fuel pipe corroded

Fail 9 Apr 2014 89,522 miles

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

brake pipe across rear axle slightly corroded

front to rear fuel pipe corroded

Pass 12 Sep 2012 89,277 miles

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

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

front to rear fuel pipe corroded

Pass 12 Aug 2010 88,241 miles
Fail 7 Aug 2009 85,636 miles

Nearside Rear Lower Anti-roll bar attachment bracket/mounting insecure (2.4.G.1)

Nearside Rear Lower Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Rear Lower Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Pass 7 Aug 2009 85,636 miles

Nearside Rear Lower Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Rear Lower Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Pass 1 Aug 2008 81,145 miles
Fail 1 Aug 2008 81,145 miles

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

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

Pass 3 Aug 2007 75,210 miles
Pass 14 Aug 2006 66,821 miles
Pass 9 Mar 2006 65,975 miles
Fail 8 Mar 2006 65,975 miles

Anti-roll bar rubber mounting deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h)

brake disc excessively scored (3.5.1h)

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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15 NV is a 1999 BMW M5 in Green with a 4,941cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.2%.

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 15 NV, 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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What year was 15 NV registered?

15 NV is a 1999 BMW M5, first registered on 31 December 1999.

Is 15 NV safe to buy?

The MOT history for 15 NV shows 21 tests with a 76.2% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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