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M5 DDU

1999 BMW M5

Black Petrol 4941cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires4 Sep 2015
Tests11 (7 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate63.6%

Mileage

59,215 mi
Last recorded59,215 miles
Recorded on5 Sep 2014
Typical for 1999 BMW M5101,932 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

7 pass 4 fail
Pass 5 Sep 2014 59,215 miles

Nearside Inner Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

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

Offside Inner Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

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

Rear Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Pass 27 May 2014 58,020 miles

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

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

front and rear brake discs corroded/pitted

nearside front wing mirror glass deteriorated

Pass 19 Apr 2013 54,056 miles

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

Nearside Front Upper Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Lower Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Seat belt damaged but webbing not significantly weakened (5.2.2a)

Offside Rear Suspension arm ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

brake pad warning light on dash

clutch pedal anti slip rubber split

deterioation on n/s wing mirror

front windows slightly tinted

n/s and o/s wiper blades split on ends - still clearing screen

nail in n/s/r tyre tread

oil leak

oil leak from rear diff

plastic beading around n/s of windscreen insecure

slight cut on outer wall of n/s/r tyre - no cords exposed

slight wear on inner edge of n/s/r tyre

slight wear on inner edge of o/s/r tyre

surface corrosion on metal fuel pipes

Fail 13 Apr 2013 54,055 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Offside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

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

Nearside Front Upper Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Front Lower Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Seat belt damaged but webbing not significantly weakened (5.2.2a)

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

Offside Rear Suspension arm ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

brake pad warning light on dash

clutch pedal anti slip rubber split

deterioation on n/s wing mirror

front windows slightly tinted

n/s and o/s wiper blades split on ends - still clearing screen

nail in n/s/r tyre tread

oil leak

oil leak from rear diff

plastic beading around n/s of windscreen insecure

slight cut on outer wall of n/s/r tyre - no cords exposed

slight wear on inner edge of n/s/r tyre

slight wear on inner edge of o/s/r tyre

surface corrosion on metal fuel pipes

Pass 29 Sep 2011 53,608 miles

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

Pass 2 Oct 2010 103,871 miles

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

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

Nearside Rear Direction indicators slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Front Seat belt damaged but webbing not significantly weakened (5.2.2a)

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

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

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

clutch pedal anti-slip rubber split

cuts in n/s/f outer tyre wall (no cords/ply exposed)

cuts in n/s/r outer tyre wall (no cords/ply exposed)

front leveling valve secured to lower arm using cable tie

loose wiring underside of vehicle

n/s wing mirror glass slightly deterioated

slight damage to front bumper

surface corrosion on metal fuel pipes

suspension ball joint o/s/r upper dust cover split/missing

Fail 25 Sep 2010

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

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

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

Nearside Rear Direction indicators slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Front Seat belt damaged but webbing not significantly weakened (5.2.2a)

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

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

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

clutch pedal anti-slip rubber split

cuts in n/s/f outer tyre wall (no cords/ply exposed)

cuts in n/s/r outer tyre wall (no cords/ply exposed)

front leveling valve secured to lower arm using cable tie

loose wiring underside of vehicle

n/s wing mirror glass slightly deterioated

slight damage to front bumper

surface corrosion on metal fuel pipes

suspension ball joint o/s/r upper dust cover split/missing

Pass 25 Sep 2009
Fail 19 Sep 2009

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

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

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

corrosion to n/s sill area

Pass 19 Sep 2008 89,000 miles
Fail 19 Sep 2008 89,000 miles

Front registration plate character(s) incorrectly spaced (6.3.4a)

Rear registration plate with character(s) which are not the correct stroke width (6.3.4a)

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1) DANGEROUS

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)

near side front mirror glass poor

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 DDU is a 1999 BMW M5 in Black with a 4,941cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 63.6%.

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 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 DDU, 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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M5 DDU is a 1999 BMW M5, first registered on 5 March 1999.

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