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J60 LPG

1999 BMW M5

Grey Petrol 4941cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires18 Jun 2016
Tests11 (8 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate72.7%

Mileage

182,310 mi
Last recorded182,310 miles
Recorded on19 Jun 2015
Typical for 1999 BMW M5101,932 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationJ60 LPG
MakeBMW
ModelM5
Year1999
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine4,941cc

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MOT History

8 pass 3 fail
Pass 19 Jun 2015 182,310 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Oil leak

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

Pass 12 Jun 2014 175,601 miles
Fail 12 Jun 2014 175,601 miles

Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Pass 16 Aug 2012 154,686 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Offside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

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

Pass 22 Jun 2011 146,228 miles
Fail 18 Jun 2010 139,666 miles

Nearside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Nearside Side repeater incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

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

Offside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Offside Side repeater incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Pass 18 Jun 2010 139,666 miles

Nearside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

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

Offside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Pass 1 Jul 2009 117,972 miles

oil leak

osr tyre

Pass 19 Apr 2007 108,510 miles

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

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

front propshaft coupling starting to split

front under tray fitted

Pass 1 Mar 2006 99,973 miles
Fail 28 Feb 2006 99,904 miles

Front registration plate character(s) not correctly formed (6.3.4b)

Parking brake lever defective so that it cannot be satisfactorily operated (3.1.3c)

Rear registration plate character(s) not correctly formed (6.3.4b)

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)

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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J60 LPG is a 1999 BMW M5 in Grey with a 4,941cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72.7%.

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 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 J60 LPG, 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 J60 LPG registered?

J60 LPG is a 1999 BMW M5, first registered on 31 December 1999.

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