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L7 FOD

1999 BMW M5

Blue Petrol 4941cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires4 Aug 2026
Tests20 (15 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

104,120 mi
Last recorded104,120 miles
Recorded on5 Aug 2025
Typical for 1999 BMW M5101,932 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationL7 FOD
MakeBMW
ModelM5
Year1999
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine4,941cc

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MOT History

15 pass 5 fail
Pass 5 Aug 2025 104,120 miles

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

Offside Rear Lower Anti-roll bar ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Pass 17 May 2024 100,450 miles

Fuel line corroded

Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively Nearside and offside front (1.2.1 (e))

Fail 12 Apr 2024 100,429 miles

Nearside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively nearside and offside (1.2.1 (e))

Nearside Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material main front to rear (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material main front to rear (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

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

fuel lines corroded

Pass 8 Aug 2022 99,546 miles
Pass 7 Jul 2021 98,503 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Nearside main ,front to rear brake pipe ccorroded (1.1.11 (c))

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Offside front to rear main brake pipe corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Fuel Pipe/s corroded ()

Supplementary restraint system warning lamp does not illuminate (7.1.6 (a))

Fail 3 Jul 2021 98,431 miles

Nearside Side repeater incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Side repeater incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

Windscreen washer not working no response from washer pump (3.5 (a))

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Nearside main ,front to rear brake pipe ccorroded (1.1.11 (c))

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Offside front to rear main brake pipe corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Fuel Pipe/s corroded ()

Supplementary restraint system warning lamp does not illuminate (7.1.6 (a))

Pass 7 Jul 2020 96,006 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material all brake pipes (1.1.11 (c))

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

Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge offside & nearside (5.2.3 (e))

sill covers and undertrays fitted not allowing full inspection

Pass 4 Jan 2017 93,573 miles
Pass 6 Jan 2016 84,925 miles
Fail 5 Jan 2016 84,924 miles

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage missing D bush and holder (2.4.G.1) DANGEROUS

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

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 29 Oct 2014 80,420 miles
Fail 29 Oct 2014 80,420 miles

Nearside Front Direction indicators not working (1.4.A.2c)

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

Pass 19 Nov 2013 78,607 miles
Pass 9 Nov 2012 76,049 miles

Offside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Play in offside rear lower suspension rose joints

Possible oil/fluid leak cannot see fully due to under engine trims

corrosion fuel pipe underneath vehicle

Pass 8 Oct 2011 74,138 miles
Pass 25 Sep 2009 65,621 miles

nearside front tyre worn on inner edge

offside front tyre low on inner edge

offside rear tyre worn on inner edge

Pass 6 Oct 2008 53,833 miles

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

Pass 27 Sep 2007 51,239 miles
Fail 25 Sep 2007 51,179 miles

Offside Front Shock absorber has negligible damping effect (2.7.5)

Pass 28 Sep 2005 37,604 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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L7 FOD is a 1999 BMW M5 in Blue with a 4,941cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 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 L7 FOD, 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 L7 FOD registered?

L7 FOD is a 1999 BMW M5, first registered on 15 October 1999.

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