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M5 DYJ

1999 BMW M5

Blue Petrol 4941cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires16 Jun 2021
Tests16 (14 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate87.5%

Mileage

173,259 mi
Last recorded173,259 miles
Recorded on17 Jun 2020
Typical for 1999 BMW M5101,932 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

14 pass 2 fail
Pass 17 Jun 2020 173,259 miles
Pass 23 Aug 2019 168,291 miles

rear inner sills getting corroded

Pass 26 Feb 2018 168,022 miles

Front Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced both (1.7.5a)

Rear Tie bar/rod ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt both sides (2.4.G.2)

Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive rear inner sills have slight corrosion (2.4.A.3)

Pass 19 Jan 2017 161,453 miles
Pass 14 Jan 2016 152,114 miles
Pass 13 Jan 2015 142,288 miles
Pass 10 Jan 2014 133,710 miles

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

Pass 26 Jan 2013 127,592 miles

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

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

Fail 25 Jan 2013 127,592 miles

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

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

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

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

Pass 19 Jan 2012 120,234 miles

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

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

Pass 5 Aug 2010 109,414 miles
Fail 3 Aug 2010 109,396 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (3.4.1c)

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

Pass 20 Jun 2009

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

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

instrument cluster defective unable to read milage

rear of gearbox support bracket for exhaust becoming corroded

Pass 18 Apr 2008 97,393 miles

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

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

Nearside Front brake disc slightly scored (3.5.1h)

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

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

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

Offside Front brake disc slightly scored (3.5.1h)

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

offside rear anti roll bar D bush has slight play

slight play in offside lower hub bush

slight play nearside rear lower hub bush

Pass 5 Apr 2007 91,203 miles
Pass 21 Mar 2006 86,200 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 DYJ is a 1999 BMW M5 in Blue with a 4,941cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 87.5%.

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 DYJ, 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 DYJ is a 1999 BMW M5, first registered on 29 September 1999.

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