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K888 LAU

1999 BMW M5

Green Petrol 4941cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires27 May 2027
Tests23 (20 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate87%

Mileage

115,522 mi
Last recorded115,522 miles
Recorded on18 May 2026
Typical for 1999 BMW M5101,932 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationK888 LAU
MakeBMW
ModelM5
Year1999
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine4,941cc

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MOT History

20 pass 3 fail
Pass 18 May 2026 115,522 miles
Pass 16 May 2025 114,344 miles
Pass 28 May 2024 112,425 miles
Pass 30 Aug 2022 110,162 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement tie arm rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement tie arm rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Pass 10 Aug 2021 108,955 miles

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

Nearside Rear Lower Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Upper Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Lower Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Upper Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

covers under vehicle obscuring some testable items

Pass 8 Sep 2020 107,823 miles

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

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

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

Offside Rear Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced sill (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Pass 23 Apr 2019 106,038 miles

Fuel Pipe/s corroded

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

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front sill near jacking point corroded

Offside Rear inner sill corroded

Rear Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

covers under vehicle obscuring some testable items

Pass 4 May 2018 103,260 miles

Central Fuel pipe corroded.

Engine covers and under trays fitted not allowing full inspection of some components.

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

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

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit Also wearing inner edge of tread slightly. (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Sill jacking point corroded.

Offside Rear Inner sill slightly corroded.

Oil leak from rear differential.

Fail 1 May 2018 103,254 miles

Offside Front Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure Inner sidewall. (4.1.D.1b)

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

Central Fuel pipe corroded.

Engine covers and under trays fitted not allowing full inspection of some components.

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

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

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit Also wearing inner edge of tread slightly. (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Sill jacking point corroded.

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

Offside Rear Inner sill slightly corroded.

Oil leak from rear differential.

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

Pass 9 May 2017 101,392 miles

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

diff/oil/leaks

fuel/pipe/front/to/rear/corroded

Pass 9 May 2016 98,954 miles

diff/leaking/oil

Pass 5 May 2015 96,645 miles
Pass 7 May 2014 94,345 miles
Pass 30 Apr 2013 91,788 miles
Pass 1 May 2012 89,575 miles
Pass 9 May 2011 87,135 miles
Pass 4 May 2010 85,093 miles
Pass 28 Apr 2009 83,074 miles

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

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

Pass 8 May 2008 81,379 miles

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

Fail 29 Apr 2008 81,319 miles

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

Nearside Inner Front brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h)

Offside Inner Front brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h)

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

Pass 1 May 2007 79,454 miles

Offside Rear Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Pass 10 May 2006 77,745 miles

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Fail 8 May 2006 77,711 miles

Nearside Rear Lower Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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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K888 LAU is a 1999 BMW M5 in Green with a 4,941cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 87%.

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 K888 LAU, 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 K888 LAU registered?

K888 LAU is a 1999 BMW M5, first registered on 2 December 1999.

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