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E13 GLY

1999 BMW M5

Blue Petrol 4941cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires5 Aug 2026
Tests22 (20 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate90.9%

Mileage

186,326 mi
Last recorded186,326 miles
Recorded on6 Aug 2025
Typical for 1999 BMW M5101,932 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationE13 GLY
MakeBMW
ModelM5
Year1999
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine4,941cc

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MOT History

20 pass 2 fail
Pass 6 Aug 2025 186,326 miles
Pass 7 Jun 2024 185,078 miles
Pass 12 Jun 2023 183,611 miles

Central Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases slite blow (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 5 Apr 2022 182,476 miles
Pass 15 Apr 2021 181,329 miles
Pass 17 Aug 2019 180,058 miles
Pass 25 Aug 2018 179,461 miles
Pass 11 Aug 2017 176,845 miles
Pass 19 Jul 2016 173,949 miles
Pass 14 Jul 2015 171,354 miles
Pass 14 Jul 2014 169,609 miles
Pass 15 Jul 2013 167,755 miles

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Pass 11 Jul 2012 163,170 miles
Pass 1 Jul 2011 161,288 miles

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

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Pass 30 Jun 2010 160,418 miles

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

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

Pass 27 Jun 2009 159,354 miles

Exhaust mount on gearbox cracked

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

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

Fail 27 Jun 2009 159,354 miles

Offside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Exhaust mount on gearbox cracked

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

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

Pass 21 Jun 2008 157,023 miles

brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Pass 29 Jun 2007 153,894 miles
Fail 18 Jun 2007 153,799 miles

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

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

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

Pass 19 Jun 2006 146,889 miles
Pass 11 Nov 2005 143,577 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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E13 GLY is a 1999 BMW M5 in Blue 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 E13 GLY, 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 E13 GLY registered?

E13 GLY is a 1999 BMW M5, first registered on 19 November 1999.

Is E13 GLY safe to buy?

The MOT history for E13 GLY 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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