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1999 BMW M5

Blue Petrol 4941cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires10 Sep 2026
Tests19 (18 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate94.7%

Mileage

20,350 mi
Last recorded20,350 miles
Recorded on11 Sep 2025
Typical for 1999 BMW M5101,932 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

Registration1999 WC
MakeBMW
ModelM5
Year1999
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine4,941cc

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MOT History

18 pass 1 fail
Pass 11 Sep 2025 20,350 miles
Pass 14 Apr 2023 19,782 miles
Pass 4 Mar 2022 18,694 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 4 Mar 2022 18,694 miles

Nearside Rear Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour x2 (4.4.3 (a))

Pass 13 Jan 2021 16,460 miles
Pass 20 Jan 2020 15,835 miles
Pass 3 Dec 2018 15,700 miles
Pass 4 Dec 2017 15,463 miles
Pass 1 Nov 2016 15,227 miles
Pass 9 Nov 2015 14,861 miles
Pass 24 Oct 2014 13,724 miles
Pass 1 Nov 2013 13,660 miles
Pass 6 Nov 2012 13,186 miles
Pass 4 Nov 2011 12,862 miles
Pass 9 Nov 2010 12,833 miles
Pass 10 Nov 2009 12,574 miles
Pass 11 Nov 2008 12,099 miles
Pass 29 May 2007 12,066 miles

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

Pass 1 Nov 2005 12,012 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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1999 WC is a 1999 BMW M5 in Blue with a 4,941cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 94.7%.

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 1999 WC, 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 1999 WC registered?

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

Is 1999 WC safe to buy?

The MOT history for 1999 WC shows 19 tests with a 94.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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