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187 BMW

1999 BMW M5

Red Petrol 4941cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires15 Apr 2027
Tests22 (20 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate90.9%

Mileage

145,454 mi
Last recorded145,454 miles
Recorded on16 Apr 2026
Typical for 1999 BMW M5101,932 mi

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Vehicle Details

Registration187 BMW
MakeBMW
ModelM5
Year1999
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine4,941cc

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MOT History

20 pass 2 fail
Pass 16 Apr 2026 145,454 miles
Pass 9 Apr 2025 145,415 miles
Fail 9 Apr 2025 145,415 miles

Front Registration plate insecure (0.1 (a))

Pass 8 Dec 2023 145,250 miles

Front Registration plate insecure but not likely to fall off (0.1 (a))

Pass 4 Nov 2022 144,674 miles
Pass 22 Oct 2021 143,645 miles
Pass 23 Oct 2020 139,892 miles
Pass 30 Sep 2019 137,848 miles
Pass 25 Sep 2018 136,874 miles
Pass 6 Sep 2017 134,777 miles
Pass 27 Sep 2016 133,005 miles
Pass 5 Oct 2015 129,841 miles

Nearside Ball joint has slight play Inner (2.2.B.1f)

Nearside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Offside Ball joint has slight play Inner (2.2.B.1f)

Offside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Fail 1 Oct 2015 129,746 miles

Nearside Front Lower Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Front Upper Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Ball joint has slight play Inner (2.2.B.1f)

Nearside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Offside Ball joint has slight play Inner (2.2.B.1f)

Offside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Pass 18 Nov 2014 127,257 miles
Pass 20 Sep 2013 122,639 miles

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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

Rear Lower Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Pass 4 Aug 2012 121,898 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)

Pass 27 May 2011 115,776 miles

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

front brake discs worn. heat fractures

Pass 27 May 2010 113,261 miles

Nearside Front brake disc slightly scored (3.5.1h)

Oil leak

Pass 20 Apr 2009 108,030 miles

Front Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Pass 28 Apr 2008 102,046 miles

Nearside Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Offside Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Pass 24 Sep 2007 97,210 miles
Pass 9 Sep 2006 86,997 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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187 BMW is a 1999 BMW M5 in Red with a 4,941cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 90.9%.

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 187 BMW, 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 187 BMW registered?

187 BMW is a 1999 BMW M5, first registered on 24 November 1999.

Is 187 BMW safe to buy?

The MOT history for 187 BMW shows 22 tests with a 90.9% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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