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M5 BTE

1999 BMW M5

Blue Petrol 4941cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires12 Feb 2027
Tests11 (11 pass, 0 fail)
Pass rate100%

Mileage

141,306 mi
Last recorded141,306 miles
Recorded on6 Feb 2026
Typical for 1999 BMW M5101,932 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

11 pass
Pass 6 Feb 2026 141,306 miles
Pass 13 Feb 2025 132,414 miles
Pass 20 Sep 2014 132,307 miles
Pass 5 Oct 2013 129,409 miles

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Pass 10 Dec 2011 125,917 miles

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

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

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

Nearside Rear Bonded suspension unit deteriorated but can function as intended (2.4.F.3)

Nearside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

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

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

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

Offside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

slight power steering leak.

Pass 17 Dec 2010 122,533 miles

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

Pass 3 Jun 2010 120,975 miles

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

front tyre sizes 245/40/18,rear tyre sizes 275/35/18,front tyres new & have rotation marked on outer walls correctly fitted,rear tyres approx 20% worn & have outside marked on outer walls correctly fitted

service brake efficiency 75%, parking brake efficiency 21%, flexible brake hoses metal ends rusty.

underbody metal brake pipes slight rust in places,1 metal fuel pipe of 3 very rusty,vehicle has a cover covering underside of engine also has covers under floors in places.

Pass 9 Jun 2009 112,124 miles

Front Direction indicators slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Nearside rear brake grabbing slightly (3.7.A.5b)

Offside rear brake grabbing slightly (3.7.A.5b)

Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

front tyre sizes 245/40/18,rear tyre sizes 275/35/18 & all have outside marked on outer walls correctly fitted,front tyres approx 2/3 worn,rear tyres approx 3/4 worn.

service brake efficiency 73%, parking brake efficiency 26%

vehicle has a cover covering underside of engine,front metal brake pipes rusty in places,flexible brake hoses metal ends rusty,n/s exhaust pipe saddle clamp very rusty,1 metal fuel pipe very rusty

Pass 9 Jun 2008 98,539 miles
Pass 28 Jun 2007 82,693 miles

Offside Front Headlamp not in good working order but not adversely affecting beam image (1.2.4a)

Pass 19 Jul 2006 69,075 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 BTE is a 1999 BMW M5 in Blue with a 4,941cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 100%.

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 BTE, 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 BTE registered?

M5 BTE is a 1999 BMW M5, first registered on 30 September 1999.

Is M5 BTE safe to buy?

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