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M5 BUO

1999 BMW M5

Black Petrol 4941cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires6 Jan 2027
Tests26 (18 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate69.2%

Mileage

152,608 mi
Last recorded152,608 miles
Recorded on7 Jan 2026
Typical for 1999 BMW M5101,932 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationM5 BUO
MakeBMW
ModelM5
Year1999
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine4,941cc

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MOT History

18 pass 8 fail
Pass 7 Jan 2026 152,608 miles
Pass 4 Dec 2024 152,599 miles
Pass 26 Jan 2023 152,571 miles
Pass 2 Sep 2021 152,545 miles
Pass 19 Sep 2020 152,373 miles
Pass 19 Nov 2018 152,320 miles
Pass 16 Nov 2017 152,215 miles
Pass 26 Nov 2016 152,126 miles
Pass 6 Nov 2015 151,217 miles

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

Fail 5 Nov 2015 151,215 miles

Centre Brake pipe excessively corroded front to rear (3.6.B.2c)

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

Nearside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded sill (5.2.6)

Offside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded sill (5.2.6)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.C.1b)

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

Rear Upper Brake pipe slightly corroded front to rear (3.6.B.2c)

Pass 29 Aug 2014 146,803 miles

Oil leak

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

Pass 30 Oct 2013 145,899 miles

os downpipe support bracket corroded/broken

Fail 29 Oct 2013 145,899 miles

Offside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

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

os downpipe support bracket corroded/broken

water in os headlamp

Pass 8 Oct 2012 139,131 miles

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

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

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

o/s/f headlight condensated but not affecting beam pattern.

Fail 3 Oct 2012 139,131 miles

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

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

Offside Front Front wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.5.A.2)

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

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

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

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

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

o/s/f headlight condensated but not affecting beam pattern.

Pass 27 Oct 2011 132,345 miles
Fail 26 Oct 2011 132,345 miles

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Nail in offside rear tyre

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 25 Sep 2010 123,054 miles

Offside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

Fail 21 Sep 2010 123,052 miles

Offside Front Brake pipe inadequately clipped (3.6.B.1)

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a) DANGEROUS

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

Offside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

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

front brake disc s corroded .

front bumper loose.

noise from cats.

oil leaks.

Pass 14 Oct 2009 115,536 miles

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

Fail 13 Oct 2009 115,536 miles

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

Horn not a continuous or uniform sound (1.6.2e)

Nearside Rear Direction indicators incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Rear Direction indicators incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

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

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

Pass 23 Jun 2008 107,242 miles

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

Fail 12 Jan 2007 98,785 miles

Nearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Pass 12 Jan 2007 98,785 miles
Pass 30 Nov 2005 84,818 miles
Fail 29 Nov 2005 84,817 miles

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

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

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

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 BUO is a 1999 BMW M5 in Black with a 4,941cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 26 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 69.2%.

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 a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

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 BUO, 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 M5 BUO registered?

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

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