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M5 GMU

1999 BMW M5

Blue Petrol 4941cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires21 Apr 2027
Tests24 (21 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate87.5%

Mileage

123,596 mi
Last recorded123,596 miles
Recorded on7 Apr 2026
Typical for 1999 BMW M5101,932 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

21 pass 3 fail
Pass 7 Apr 2026 123,596 miles
Pass 16 Apr 2025 121,718 miles
Pass 20 Apr 2024 118,644 miles
Pass 22 Apr 2023 115,553 miles
Pass 16 Mar 2022 110,159 miles
Pass 19 Mar 2021 98,886 miles
Pass 29 Apr 2020 95,384 miles
Pass 7 Mar 2019 93,123 miles
Pass 7 Mar 2018 89,920 miles
Fail 7 Mar 2018 89,920 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content at idle excessive (7.3.D.4)

Pass 13 Mar 2017 85,953 miles
Fail 8 Mar 2017 85,903 miles

Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content at idle excessive (7.3.D.4)

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

Pass 1 Mar 2016 82,584 miles

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

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

Pass 10 Mar 2015 79,910 miles

nail in offside rear tyre tread

Pass 7 Mar 2014 74,342 miles

engine oil level low

Pass 2 Mar 2013 70,844 miles
Pass 17 Mar 2012 69,143 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Pass 25 Feb 2011 67,310 miles
Pass 27 Feb 2010 64,459 miles
Pass 28 Feb 2009 62,690 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Pass 1 Mar 2008 60,848 miles

slight play in n/s/r roll bar link

Pass 1 Mar 2007 56,797 miles

nearside rear tyre getting low on inner edge

Pass 24 Feb 2006 51,311 miles
Fail 22 Feb 2006 51,310 miles

Nearside Front Steering arm has relative movement at its fixings (2.2.B.1h)

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

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 GMU is a 1999 BMW M5 in Blue with a 4,941cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 24 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 GMU, 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

How do I check the history of M5 GMU?

You can check the full history of M5 GMU by running a full vehicle check. This shows you finance, stolen, write-off, MOT history, mileage records and more.

What year was M5 GMU registered?

M5 GMU is a 1999 BMW M5, first registered on 31 December 1999.

Is M5 GMU safe to buy?

The MOT history for M5 GMU shows 24 tests with a 87.5% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

Does M5 GMU have outstanding finance?

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