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M599 MYH

1995 BMW 5 Series

Red Petrol 1990cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires18 Dec 2026
Tests28 (20 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

112,422 mi
Last recorded112,422 miles
Recorded on16 Dec 2025
Typical for 1995 BMW 5 Series134,952 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationM599 MYH
MakeBMW
Model5 Series
Year1995
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,990cc

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MOT History

20 pass 8 fail
Pass 16 Dec 2025 112,422 miles

Front to rear fuel pipe rusty

Pass 17 Dec 2024 111,719 miles

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Both front (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Both rear (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

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

Rear Fuel Pipe/s corroded ()

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Fail 16 Dec 2024 111,715 miles

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Both front (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Both rear (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

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

Rear Fuel Pipe/s corroded ()

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Pass 19 Dec 2023 111,209 miles

All 4 shock absorbers internal dust covers have fallen down onto there lowest position.

Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened All 4 disc's are corroded. (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule All ferrules X8 (Front and Rear) (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Central Front Upper The prop-shaft front rubber coupling has started to split.

Central Rear The rear number plate reflective backing has started to peel.

Nearside Front Inner Brake hose slightly deteriorated Cracked. (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Nearside Front Inner Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Inner Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Corroded. (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Rear Inner Suspension component ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Upper The exhaust rear silencer box metal outer skin is corroded, but not leaking gas.

Offside Front Inner Brake hose slightly deteriorated Cracked. (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Inner Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Inner Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Corroded. (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Inner Suspension component ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

The fuel lines at the rear of the car are corroded.

Fail 6 Dec 2023 111,194 miles

Nearside Rear Inner Sub-frame pin or bush likely to become detached (5.3.4 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Inner Sub-frame pin or bush likely to become detached (5.3.4 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

All 4 shock absorbers internal dust covers have fallen down onto there lowest position.

Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened All 4 disc's are corroded. (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule All ferrules X8 (Front and Rear) (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Central Front Upper The prop-shaft front rubber coupling has started to split.

Central Rear The rear number plate reflective backing has started to peel.

Nearside Front Inner Brake hose slightly deteriorated Cracked. (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Nearside Front Inner Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Inner Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Corroded. (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Rear Inner Suspension component ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Upper The exhaust rear silencer box metal outer skin is corroded, but not leaking gas.

Offside Front Inner Brake hose slightly deteriorated Cracked. (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Inner Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Inner Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Corroded. (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Inner Suspension component ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

The fuel lines at the rear of the car are corroded.

Fail 27 Oct 2023 111,182 miles

Fuel hose leaking at filter (6.1.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Brake hose excessively deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Nearside Rear Sub-frame pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Driver's view of the road through the swept area of the windscreen significantly affected by an obstruction (3.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Sub-frame pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened rusty worn (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Offside Rear Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened rusty worn (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

fuel lines brake pipes starting to rust

rear exhaust box outer skin rusty

rear number plate water marked

Pass 4 Oct 2022 110,445 miles

Central Rear Fuel Pipe/s corroded ()

Nearside Rear exhaust outer skin slightly corroded

Prop shaft flexible coupling slightly deteriorated pace of rubber missing (6.1.7 (d) (i))

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Pass 6 Oct 2021

brake flex hoses starting to perish

rear number plate water marked

Fail 29 Sep 2021

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp does not illuminate (1.6 (a))

Seat belt not functioning as intended centre rear belt jammed behind seat (7.1.2 (c))

rear number plate water marked

brake flex hoses starting to perish

Pass 6 Oct 2020 103,047 miles

Rear Registration plate insecure but not likely to fall off (0.1 (a))

Fail 29 Sep 2020 103,042 miles

Offside Front Position lamp light intensity significantly reduced (4.2.3 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Upper Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Rear Registration plate insecure but not likely to fall off (0.1 (a))

Pass 12 Apr 2019 107,290 miles
Pass 25 Apr 2018 105,845 miles

front to rear fuel pipes corroded

Pass 22 Apr 2017 101,421 miles

Items removed from driver's view prior to test ()

wheel arch liners/sill covers fitted

Pass 25 Apr 2016 99,012 miles
Pass 22 Apr 2015 92,693 miles
Pass 22 Apr 2014 86,052 miles

both rear tyres wearing on inner edges

Pass 19 Apr 2013 81,860 miles

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

Fail 11 Apr 2013 81,794 miles

Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)

Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

Pass 17 Apr 2012 76,061 miles

exhaust rear box rusted

Fail 16 Apr 2012 76,061 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

exhaust rear box rusted

Pass 28 Apr 2011 69,703 miles

front lower arm (rear facing) inner bushes have slight play

play in rear subframe mounting bushes

Pass 16 Apr 2010 65,864 miles

Rear exhaust box damaged slightly, but not leaking

Pass 17 Apr 2009 61,746 miles

front brake pads below half worn

rear exhaust box corroded

Pass 18 Apr 2008 54,974 miles
Pass 25 Apr 2007 49,554 miles
Fail 25 Apr 2007 49,554 miles

Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Pass 19 Apr 2006 46,436 miles

How Reliable is the BMW 5 Series?

Based on 944,163 MOT tests across 122,930 vehicles.

80.5%
Pass Rate
8,163
Miles/Year
35
Year Lifespan
122,930
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 25,557
Parking brake: efficiency below requirements 14,960
Brake pipe excessively corroded 12,202
parking brake recording little or no effort 7,953
Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid 7,589
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M599 MYH is a 1995 BMW 5 Series in Red with a 1,990cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 28 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 71.4%.

Across all 1995 BMW 5 Series models, the average MOT pass rate is 67.0% with a typical mileage of 134,952 miles. This particular vehicle has performed better than the average for its year.

The most common reason a BMW 5 Series fails its MOT is tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm, accounting for 25,557 recorded failures. If you're considering buying M599 MYH, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The BMW 5 Series typically stays on UK roads for around 35 years. At 31 years old, this BMW 5 Series is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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M599 MYH is a 1995 BMW 5 Series, first registered on 1 May 1995.

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