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M50 GJB

1999 BMW M5

Blue Petrol 4941cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires21 Mar 2022
Tests14 (11 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate78.6%

Mileage

83,496 mi
Last recorded83,496 miles
Recorded on22 Mar 2021
Typical for 1999 BMW M5101,932 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationM50 GJB
MakeBMW
ModelM5
Year1999
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine4,941cc

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MOT History

11 pass 3 fail
Pass 22 Mar 2021 83,496 miles

Body kit fitted

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material all (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Pass 13 Aug 2018 82,284 miles

Body kit fitted

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Fuel Pipe/s corroded ()

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Rear Suspension component corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 17 Feb 2016 80,940 miles

front to rear and osf brake pipe rusty

fuel pipe rusty

oil leak

osr tyre worn inner tread

rear tie bar protective rubber perishing

underbody and engine bay covers fitted

Pass 20 Jun 2014 77,994 miles

rear tyres low tread 265/35/18

Fail 16 Jun 2014 77,990 miles

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

Offside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

rear tyres low tread 265/35/18

Pass 2 Mar 2011 75,576 miles
Fail 2 Mar 2011 75,571 miles

Nearside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Offside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Pass 7 Oct 2009 72,028 miles
Pass 19 Aug 2009

Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

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

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

Offside Inner Front Ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

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

Pass 19 Jul 2008 67,087 miles

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

slight play in steering rack

Fail 16 Jul 2008 67,087 miles

Nearside Rear Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

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

slight play in steering rack

Pass 23 Nov 2007

Nearside Rear Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Pass 14 Dec 2006

both rear tyres worn close to legal limit.

front tyres worn outer tread

handbrake at minimum acceptable efficiency at 16%

n/s/f tie bar inner bush flexi compound deteriating

n/s/r wishbone arm outer pin/bushes worn.

Pass 13 Dec 2005

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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M50 GJB is a 1999 BMW M5 in Blue with a 4,941cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 78.6%.

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 M50 GJB, 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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M50 GJB is a 1999 BMW M5, first registered on 20 September 1999.

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