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M500 SRA

1999 BMW M5

Blue Petrol 4941cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires16 Apr 2015
Tests10 (9 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate90%

Mileage

187,919 mi
Last recorded187,919 miles
Recorded on14 Apr 2014
Typical for 1999 BMW M5101,932 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

9 pass 1 fail
Pass 14 Apr 2014 187,919 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Front Direction indicators slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Fuel pipe/s corroded

Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1a)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

exhaust shield loose

Pass 17 Apr 2013 183,759 miles

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

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

Fuel pipe slightly damaged (7.2.2)

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Pass 30 Mar 2012 174,856 miles

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

Nearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Pass 21 Mar 2011 163,959 miles

Nearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

front disc corroding

Pass 11 Mar 2010 152,913 miles

Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Pass 2 Mar 2009 147,168 miles

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

front to rear feul pipe rusting badly

nsf side mirrow slightly damaged

Pass 21 Feb 2008 141,660 miles

Exccess oil on underside of vehicle.

Slight play in n/s/r anti-rollbar.

Fail 19 Feb 2008 141,659 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Front Headlamp not in a clean condition affecting beam image (1.2.4a)

Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Exccess oil on underside of vehicle.

Slight play in n/s/r anti-rollbar.

Pass 6 Mar 2007 128,605 miles

Both N/S tyres have cuts less than 25mm.

Exhaust to gearbox bracket heavily corroded

Fuel pipe slightly corroded

Offside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Pass 10 Mar 2006 114,249 miles

Nearside Rear Road wheel slightly damaged (4.2.A.1a)

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 SRA is a 1999 BMW M5 in Blue with a 4,941cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 90%.

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 SRA, 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 SRA registered?

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

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