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M54 BMW

1999 BMW M5

Red Petrol 4941cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires22 Apr 2026
Tests20 (18 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate90%

Mileage

101,205 mi
Last recorded101,205 miles
Recorded on5 Apr 2025
Typical for 1999 BMW M5101,932 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationM54 BMW
MakeBMW
ModelM5
Year1999
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine4,941cc

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MOT History

18 pass 2 fail
Pass 5 Apr 2025 101,205 miles

Nearside Front Lower Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 13 Apr 2024 100,941 miles

Nearside Front Lower Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 12 Apr 2023 100,389 miles
Pass 14 Apr 2022 99,899 miles
Pass 23 Apr 2021 99,617 miles
Pass 3 Jul 2019 99,087 miles
Pass 7 Jun 2018 97,546 miles
Pass 10 Jun 2017 95,755 miles
Pass 2 Jun 2016 91,727 miles

Fuel pipes corroded

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint lower ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Pass 20 Jun 2015 86,100 miles

Fuel pipe/s corroded

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

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

Pass 2 Jun 2014 73,796 miles
Fail 27 May 2014 73,796 miles

Nearside Rear Seat belt locking mechanism does not secure or release (5.2.5a)

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 Tyre has a lump, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

Oil leak

Pass 2 May 2013 69,539 miles
Fail 26 Apr 2012 68,818 miles

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 26 Apr 2012 68,818 miles

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

Pass 6 May 2011 68,157 miles
Pass 15 Apr 2010 63,466 miles
Pass 28 Feb 2009 59,036 miles

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

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

Pass 24 Oct 2007 55,453 miles
Pass 5 Sep 2006 50,423 miles

0/s/f tyre only JUST LEGAL †N/S/F TYRE ON 2MM

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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M54 BMW is a 1999 BMW M5 in Red with a 4,941cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 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 M54 BMW, 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 M54 BMW registered?

M54 BMW is a 1999 BMW M5, first registered on 14 May 1999.

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