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M400 SLY

1999 BMW M5

Blue Petrol 5000cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires16 Mar 2027
Tests21 (19 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate90.5%

Mileage

93,536 mi
Last recorded93,536 miles
Recorded on17 Mar 2026
Typical for 1999 BMW M5101,932 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationM400 SLY
MakeBMW
ModelM5
Year1999
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine5,000cc

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MOT History

19 pass 2 fail
Pass 17 Mar 2026 93,536 miles
Pass 22 Aug 2024 93,471 miles
Pass 24 Feb 2023 93,391 miles
Pass 25 Nov 2021 93,336 miles
Pass 28 Nov 2020 93,293 miles
Pass 19 Oct 2019 92,954 miles
Pass 2 Aug 2018 92,532 miles
Pass 1 Aug 2017 91,841 miles
Pass 16 Jul 2016 90,112 miles

previous mot mileage was incorrect i put 98 when it was actually 89

Pass 18 Jul 2015 98,928 miles
Pass 5 Jul 2014 87,649 miles
Pass 6 Jul 2013 85,202 miles
Pass 4 Jul 2012 82,553 miles
Pass 23 Jun 2011 79,344 miles

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

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.C.1b)

offside front tyre worn on edge (raised tread pattern)

Pass 7 Jul 2010 76,256 miles

front tyres getting low

Pass 19 Jun 2009 72,616 miles

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

Fail 16 Jun 2009 72,616 miles

Windscreen has damage to the swept area in excess of a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

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

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.C.1b)

Pass 5 Jun 2008 68,525 miles

both rear tyres worn on edge

slight cut nearside rear tyre wall

Pass 15 Jun 2007 64,724 miles

nearside rear tyre has a cut in the outer sidewall.

Fail 7 Jun 2007 64,663 miles

Nearside Side repeater not working (1.4.A.2c)

Offside Rear Lower Suspension arm has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

nearside rear tyre has a cut in the outer sidewall.

Pass 5 Jun 2006 60,099 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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M400 SLY is a 1999 BMW M5 in Blue with a 5,000cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 90.5%.

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 M400 SLY, 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 M400 SLY registered?

M400 SLY is a 1999 BMW M5, first registered on 31 December 1999.

Is M400 SLY safe to buy?

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