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M500 JRS

1999 BMW M5

Black Petrol 4941cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires6 May 2011
Tests6 (5 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate83.3%

Mileage

115,362 mi
Last recorded115,362 miles
Recorded on21 Apr 2010
Typical for 1999 BMW M5101,932 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationM500 JRS
MakeBMW
ModelM5
Year1999
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine4,941cc

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MOT History

5 pass 1 fail
Pass 21 Apr 2010 115,362 miles
Pass 7 May 2009 107,466 miles
Pass 3 May 2008 101,337 miles
Pass 28 Apr 2007 92,473 miles
Pass 6 Mar 2006 81,912 miles

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

are the tyre pressures correct.

front bumper towing eye cover missing.

front tyres are wearing on the inner edges.

fuel pipes corroded.

is the anti freeze ok.

is the brake fluid boiling point ok.

is the tracking ok?

nearside front tyre outer sidewall is cut.

nearside rear tyre outer side wall is cut.

oil leak around the sump plug.

Fail 3 Mar 2006 81,912 miles

Offside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

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

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar rubber mounting deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

are the tyre pressures correct

front bumper towing eye cover is missing

front tyres are wearing on the edges

fuel pipes corroded

is the anti freeze ok

is the brake fluid boiling point ok

is the tracking ok

n/s front tyre outer side wall is cut

n/s rear tyre outer side wall is cut

oil leak around the sump plug

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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M500 JRS is a 1999 BMW M5 in Black with a 4,941cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 6 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 83.3%.

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 M500 JRS, 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 M500 JRS registered?

M500 JRS is a 1999 BMW M5, first registered on 27 May 1999.

Is M500 JRS safe to buy?

The MOT history for M500 JRS shows 6 tests with a 83.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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