MOT Status
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104,120 miBelow or average mileage for this year
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50+ data pointsMOT History
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))
Fuel line corroded
Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively Nearside and offside front (1.2.1 (e))
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
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))
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))
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
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)
Nearside Front Direction indicators not working (1.4.A.2c)
Nearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
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
nearside front tyre worn on inner edge
offside front tyre low on inner edge
offside rear tyre worn on inner edge
Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
Offside Front Shock absorber has negligible damping effect (2.7.5)
How Reliable is the BMW M5?
Based on 93,993 MOT tests across 8,068 vehicles.
Top MOT Failure Points
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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.
Is L7 FOD safe to buy?
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