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M55 DEG

1999 BMW M5

Blue Petrol 4941cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires19 Dec 2021
Tests18 (15 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate83.3%

Mileage

157,265 mi
Last recorded157,265 miles
Recorded on26 Nov 2020
Typical for 1999 BMW M5101,932 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationM55 DEG
MakeBMW
ModelM5
Year1999
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine4,941cc

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MOT History

15 pass 3 fail
Pass 26 Nov 2020 157,265 miles
Pass 20 Dec 2019 156,007 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 17 Dec 2018 153,219 miles
Pass 30 Aug 2017 151,101 miles
Pass 23 Aug 2016 147,349 miles
Fail 18 Aug 2016 147,349 miles

Offside Rear Upper Suspension arm ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Pass 4 Aug 2015 138,453 miles

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

both exhaust brackets by gearbox corroded

Fail 1 Aug 2015 138,443 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

Exhaust emissions hydrocarbon content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

Offside Rear Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

both exhaust brackets by gearbox corroded

Pass 14 Aug 2014 129,532 miles

Cut NSF Tyre

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

Pass 30 May 2014 127,787 miles

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

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

Pass 14 Feb 2013 125,223 miles

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

fuel lines corroded

slight corrosion to sills

Pass 24 Feb 2012 122,637 miles

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

Inner and outer sills corroding

Main front to rear fuel line corroded

Offside Obligatory mirror deteriorated, but not seriously affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

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

Pass 11 Sep 2010 117,549 miles

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.C.1b)

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

Pass 16 Jul 2009 109,051 miles
Fail 15 Jul 2009 109,006 miles

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

Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 6 Jun 2008 106,774 miles
Pass 22 Sep 2006 98,658 miles
Pass 24 Sep 2005 87,720 miles

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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M55 DEG is a 1999 BMW M5 in Blue with a 4,941cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 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 M55 DEG, 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 M55 DEG registered?

M55 DEG is a 1999 BMW M5, first registered on 4 May 1999.

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