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H22 KSY

1999 BMW M5

Red Petrol 4941cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires30 Jun 2027
Tests20 (16 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

90,712 mi
Last recorded90,712 miles
Recorded on23 Jun 2026
Typical for 1999 BMW M5101,932 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationH22 KSY
MakeBMW
ModelM5
Year1999
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine4,941cc

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MOT History

16 pass 4 fail
Pass 23 Jun 2026 90,712 miles
Pass 1 Jul 2025 90,429 miles
Pass 21 Mar 2024 88,559 miles

Rear upper rearward suspension arms outer ball joint rubbers starting to degrade.

Pass 20 Mar 2023 86,206 miles
Fail 26 Jan 2023 86,184 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 21 Dec 2020 86,148 miles
Pass 25 Apr 2018 85,061 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 18 Nov 2016 81,950 miles

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

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

Pass 13 Nov 2015 80,002 miles

Nearside Rear Inner Body has slight corrosion sill (6.1.B.2)

Offside Rear Inner Body has slight corrosion sill (6.1.B.2)

Fail 13 Nov 2015 80,002 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Nearside Rear Inner Body has slight corrosion sill (6.1.B.2)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Rear Inner Body has slight corrosion sill (6.1.B.2)

Pass 11 Nov 2014 79,418 miles
Pass 3 Dec 2013 75,873 miles
Pass 11 Apr 2012 72,201 miles
Fail 10 Apr 2012 72,197 miles

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

Pass 11 May 2010 70,611 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)

Fail 10 May 2010 70,611 miles

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

Offside Inner Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Outer Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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 26 Sep 2008 66,533 miles

Inner Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Pass 28 Sep 2007 60,318 miles

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

Pass 14 Apr 2007 60,113 miles

Nearside Front brake disc slightly scored (3.5.1h)

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

Nearside Rear brake disc slightly scored (3.5.1h)

Offside Front brake disc slightly scored (3.5.1h)

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

Offside Rear brake disc slightly scored (3.5.1h)

Pass 28 Jan 2006 53,657 miles

plastic under trays fitted

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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H22 KSY is a 1999 BMW M5 in Red with a 4,941cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

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 H22 KSY, 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 H22 KSY registered?

H22 KSY is a 1999 BMW M5, first registered on 9 December 1999.

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