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M5 FUP

1999 BMW M5

Black Petrol 4941cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires28 Apr 2027
Tests22 (19 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate86.4%

Mileage

113,218 mi
Last recorded113,218 miles
Recorded on29 Apr 2026
Typical for 1999 BMW M5101,932 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

19 pass 3 fail
Pass 29 Apr 2026 113,218 miles
Pass 6 Jan 2025 113,217 miles
Pass 17 Jan 2024 113,212 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

Offside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

Pass 5 Jan 2023 113,212 miles
Pass 20 Jan 2022 113,212 miles
Fail 25 Oct 2021 113,212 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect lens (4.1.2 (c))

Nearside Rear Outer Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Pass 8 Oct 2020 113,049 miles
Pass 8 Oct 2019 113,039 miles
Pass 17 Oct 2018 126,942 miles
Pass 2 Oct 2017 112,317 miles
Pass 27 Oct 2016 110,786 miles
Pass 20 Aug 2015 107,596 miles
Pass 5 Jul 2014 105,617 miles
Pass 5 Jan 2013 104,233 miles
Fail 21 Dec 2012 104,233 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp has a product on the light source so that the light output is severely reduced (1.7.5a)

Offside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Pass 7 Jul 2011 102,359 miles

Nearside Front Lower Ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

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

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

Offside Front Lower Ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

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

Pass 27 May 2010 132,660 miles

Exhaust emits black smoke during acceleration (7.3.A.2c)

Pass 17 Jun 2009 121,115 miles

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

Fail 17 Jun 2009 121,115 miles

Nearside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

Offside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 28 Feb 2008 103,940 miles
Pass 27 May 2007 96,740 miles
Pass 14 Feb 2006 77,837 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 FUP is a 1999 BMW M5 in Black with a 4,941cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 86.4%.

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 FUP, 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 FUP registered?

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

Is M5 FUP safe to buy?

The MOT history for M5 FUP shows 22 tests with a 86.4% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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