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M500 RYE

1999 BMW M5

Blue Petrol 4941cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires31 Mar 2023
Tests19 (16 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate84.2%

Mileage

87,067 mi
Last recorded87,067 miles
Recorded on1 Apr 2022
Typical for 1999 BMW M5101,932 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationM500 RYE
MakeBMW
ModelM5
Year1999
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine4,941cc

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MOT History

16 pass 3 fail
Pass 1 Apr 2022 87,067 miles
Pass 1 Apr 2021 86,869 miles
Pass 23 Mar 2020 85,020 miles
Pass 1 Apr 2019 83,503 miles

Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Pass 28 Mar 2018 81,694 miles

Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Pass 29 Mar 2016 80,098 miles
Pass 7 Apr 2015 78,509 miles
Pass 19 Feb 2014 75,438 miles

Fuel pipe/s corroded

Fail 19 Feb 2014 75,437 miles

Offside Front Lower Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Fuel pipe/s corroded

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Pass 15 Feb 2013 70,043 miles

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

Fail 20 Feb 2012 65,135 miles

Nearside Rear rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Offside Rear rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Pass 20 Feb 2012 65,135 miles
Pass 11 Feb 2011 60,128 miles
Pass 5 Feb 2010 58,521 miles
Pass 20 Feb 2009 54,955 miles
Fail 20 Feb 2009 54,955 miles

Offside Headlamp aim too low and too far to the left. (1.8)

Pass 20 Feb 2008 50,160 miles
Pass 1 May 2007 48,818 miles
Pass 10 May 2006 47,148 miles

Offside Rear Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (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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M500 RYE is a 1999 BMW M5 in Blue with a 4,941cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 84.2%.

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 RYE, 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 M500 RYE registered?

M500 RYE is a 1999 BMW M5, first registered on 28 May 1999.

Is M500 RYE safe to buy?

The MOT history for M500 RYE shows 19 tests with a 84.2% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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