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G4 ARE

1999 BMW M5

Black Petrol 4941cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires14 Jul 2018
Tests12 (9 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

174,601 mi
Last recorded174,601 miles
Recorded on11 Jul 2017
Typical for 1999 BMW M5101,932 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationG4 ARE
MakeBMW
ModelM5
Year1999
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine4,941cc

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MOT History

9 pass 3 fail
Pass 11 Jul 2017 174,601 miles

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

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush rear inner (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) has slight seepage from a joint pump (2.3.3b)

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

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush rear inner (2.4.G.2)

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

sill covers fitted

Pass 15 Jul 2016 174,029 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases both catalytic converter casings (7.1.2)

Nearside Front Ball joint has slight play steering idler arm (2.2.B.1f)

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

Nearside Fuel Pipe/s corroded ()

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

Nearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Nearside Side repeater slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Front Ball joint has slight play steering box drop arm (2.2.B.1f)

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

Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Side repeater slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Oil leak Gearbox ()

Oil leak Rear differential ()

Plastic front floor and sill covers fitted

Power steering pump has slight seepage from a component (2.3.3b)

engine cover fitted

Fail 14 Jul 2016 174,209 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

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

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases both catalytic converter casings (7.1.2)

Nearside Front Ball joint has slight play steering idler arm (2.2.B.1f)

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

Nearside Fuel Pipe/s corroded ()

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

Nearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Nearside Side repeater slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Front Ball joint has slight play steering box drop arm (2.2.B.1f)

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

Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Side repeater slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Oil leak Gearbox ()

Oil leak Rear differential ()

Plastic front floor and sill covers fitted

Power steering pump has slight seepage from a component (2.3.3b)

engine cover fitted

Pass 7 Apr 2015 173,482 miles

Nearside Front Upper Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) has slight seepage from a joint (2.3.3b)

engine oil low

Pass 8 Apr 2014 171,513 miles

Nearside Front Upper Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

engine oil on minimum

Fail 8 Apr 2014 171,512 miles

Headlamp cleaning device inoperative (1.7.2)

Nearside Inner Rear position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

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

rear parking (secondary) brakes imbalanced (3.7.B.6b)

Nearside Front Upper Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

engine oil on minimum

Pass 15 Jun 2013 168,964 miles
Pass 30 Apr 2012 167,531 miles

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

Pass 7 Jan 2009 142,618 miles
Pass 11 Dec 2007 112,518 miles

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

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

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

Pass 19 Dec 2006 93,428 miles
Fail 19 Dec 2006 93,428 miles

Rear Anti-roll bar attachment bracket/mounting cracked (2.4.G.1)

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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G4 ARE is a 1999 BMW M5 in Black with a 4,941cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

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 G4 ARE, 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 G4 ARE registered?

G4 ARE is a 1999 BMW M5, first registered on 28 May 1999.

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