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M5 BMY

1999 BMW M5

Blue Petrol 4941cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires23 Feb 2013
Tests9 (7 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate77.8%

Mileage

77,062 mi
Last recorded77,062 miles
Recorded on13 Feb 2012
Typical for 1999 BMW M5101,932 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

7 pass 2 fail
Pass 13 Feb 2012 77,062 miles
Pass 19 Feb 2011 75,546 miles
Pass 12 Feb 2010 73,968 miles
Fail 11 Feb 2010 73,948 miles

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

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

Pass 21 Feb 2009 71,467 miles
Fail 20 Feb 2009 71,463 miles

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

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

Pass 16 Feb 2008 69,849 miles

Offside Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Pass 24 Feb 2007 66,694 miles
Pass 18 Feb 2006 61,938 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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M5 BMY is a 1999 BMW M5 in Blue with a 4,941cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 9 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 77.8%.

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 BMY, 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

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What year was M5 BMY registered?

M5 BMY is a 1999 BMW M5, first registered on 1 September 1999.

Is M5 BMY safe to buy?

The MOT history for M5 BMY shows 9 tests with a 77.8% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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