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A777 WAL

1999 BMW M5

Grey Petrol 4941cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires8 Mar 2027
Tests19 (18 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate94.7%

Mileage

142,720 mi
Last recorded142,720 miles
Recorded on9 Mar 2026
Typical for 1999 BMW M5101,932 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationA777 WAL
MakeBMW
ModelM5
Year1999
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine4,941cc

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MOT History

18 pass 1 fail
Pass 9 Mar 2026 142,720 miles
Pass 24 Jan 2025 141,611 miles
Pass 8 Jan 2024 140,834 miles
Pass 28 Nov 2022 140,395 miles
Pass 17 Sep 2021 139,213 miles
Pass 28 Sep 2020 136,496 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Both front to rear (1.1.11 (c))

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Fuel Pipe/s corroded ()

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

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

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

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

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

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

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

Pass 2 Apr 2019 133,903 miles
Pass 19 Feb 2018 132,138 miles
Pass 20 Feb 2017 130,105 miles
Pass 17 Feb 2016 127,297 miles
Pass 4 Feb 2015 125,119 miles
Pass 5 Jun 2013 124,744 miles
Fail 26 Oct 2011 124,514 miles

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

Offside Headlamp aim too low and too far to the right. (1.8)

front brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

Fuel pipe/s corroded

Nearside front brake juddering slightly (3.7.A.2b)

n/s/f brake disc pitted

o/s/r door wont open from outside

Pass 1 Oct 2010 121,292 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 28 Oct 2009 119,201 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Pass 17 Oct 2008 118,430 miles

Nearside Front Direction indicators slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Front Direction indicators slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Pass 14 Sep 2007 114,102 miles
Pass 16 Sep 2006 111,277 miles
Pass 9 Sep 2005 98,053 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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A777 WAL is a 1999 BMW M5 in Grey 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 A777 WAL, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was A777 WAL registered?

A777 WAL is a 1999 BMW M5, first registered on 31 December 1999.

Is A777 WAL safe to buy?

The MOT history for A777 WAL 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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