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M5 ADX

1999 BMW M5

Blue Petrol 4941cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires23 May 2026
Tests23 (19 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate82.6%

Mileage

120,480 mi
Last recorded120,480 miles
Recorded on30 Apr 2025
Typical for 1999 BMW M5101,932 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationM5 ADX
MakeBMW
ModelM5
Year1999
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine4,941cc

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MOT History

19 pass 4 fail
Pass 30 Apr 2025 120,480 miles
Pass 21 May 2024 120,059 miles
Pass 24 May 2023 119,918 miles
Pass 19 May 2022 119,801 miles
Pass 20 Mar 2021 118,972 miles
Pass 2 Jul 2019 118,107 miles
Fail 2 Jul 2019 118,106 miles

Nearside Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Nearside Rear Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured both (4.4.3 (a))

Pass 9 Jul 2018 117,006 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 31 May 2017 113,580 miles

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

Pass 31 May 2016 111,143 miles
Pass 16 May 2015 110,916 miles

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

Pass 2 Jun 2014 109,446 miles

nearside rear park brake binding slightly

Pass 3 May 2013 107,565 miles
Pass 3 May 2012 105,602 miles
Pass 28 Apr 2011 102,901 miles
Pass 1 May 2010 99,964 miles

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

Fail 1 May 2010 99,964 miles

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

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

Pass 2 May 2009 97,495 miles
Fail 1 May 2009 97,495 miles

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar attachment bracket/mounting insecure (2.4.G.1)

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

Pass 2 May 2008 94,827 miles
Pass 24 Apr 2007 86,442 miles
Fail 17 Apr 2007 86,413 miles

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

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

Pass 28 Apr 2006 76,978 miles

Engie has a slight misfire.

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

o/s/r parking effort lower than n/s/r.

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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M5 ADX is a 1999 BMW M5 in Blue with a 4,941cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 82.6%.

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 M5 ADX, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

How do I check the history of M5 ADX?

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What year was M5 ADX registered?

M5 ADX is a 1999 BMW M5, first registered on 31 December 1999.

Is M5 ADX safe to buy?

The MOT history for M5 ADX shows 23 tests with a 82.6% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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