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M5 GXH

1999 BMW M5

Black Petrol 4941cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires2 Jan 2025
Tests26 (19 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate73.1%

Mileage

115,570 mi
Last recorded115,570 miles
Recorded on3 Jan 2024
Typical for 1999 BMW M5101,932 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

19 pass 7 fail
Pass 3 Jan 2024 115,570 miles

Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Fail 18 Dec 2023 115,567 miles

Offside Front Headlamp levelling device inoperative adjusting rod from lower arm broken (4.1.5 (a))

Offside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Pass 21 Dec 2022 114,225 miles
Pass 29 Dec 2021 110,084 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 19 Dec 2020 108,803 miles

Nearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Obligatory mirror slightly damaged interior rear view mirror (3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Rear Oil leak, but not excessive differential (8.4.1 (a) (i))

fuel pipe corroded

Fail 14 Dec 2020 108,800 miles

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Obligatory mirror slightly damaged interior rear view mirror (3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Rear Oil leak, but not excessive differential (8.4.1 (a) (i))

fuel pipe corroded

Pass 20 Dec 2019 107,077 miles

Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material n/s and o/s (1.1.11 (c))

Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured n/s and o/s (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Rear Obligatory mirror slightly damaged view mirror (3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 29 Dec 2018 106,447 miles

brake pedal spongy

Fail 29 Dec 2018 106,447 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

brake pedal spongy

Fail 4 Dec 2018 106,442 miles

Brake performance not tested (1.2.1 (g))

Nearside Brake pipe excessively corroded front to rear (1.1.11 (c))

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

Nearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced inner sill (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Offside Brake pipe excessively corroded front to rear (1.1.11 (c))

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

Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced inner sill (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 14 Nov 2017 105,006 miles

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

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

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

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

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

Pass 18 Nov 2016 103,034 miles

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

Nearside Rear corrosion in jacking point area

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

Offside Front suspect brake hose slightly twisted

Offside Rear Nail in tyre ()

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

suspect dipped headlight units of incorrect type for vehicle

Pass 13 Nov 2015 100,779 miles

Brake pipe slightly corroded All rear Offside and Nearside including front to rears (3.6.B.2c)

Slight bind to nearside front brake

Fail 13 Nov 2015 100,779 miles

Brake pipe slightly corroded All rear Offside and Nearside including front to rears (3.6.B.2c)

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

Slight bind to nearside front brake

Pass 20 Nov 2014 98,354 miles

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

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

Offside Rear position lamp(s) has light sources not illuminating, but not more than 50% (1.1.A.3b)

Offside wiper blade deteriorating

Oil leak, Suspect rear differential area?

Slight bind to nearside front brake.

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Fail 20 Nov 2014 98,354 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim beam image kick up to the offside (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim beam image kick up to the offside (1.8)

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

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

Offside Rear position lamp(s) has light sources not illuminating, but not more than 50% (1.1.A.3b)

Offside wiper blade deteriorating

Oil leak, Suspect rear differential area?

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

Slight bind to nearside front brake.

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 18 Nov 2013 94,966 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Fuel pipe/s corroded

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 19 Nov 2012 92,212 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

n/s and o/s headlight lens has condensation on the inside of lenses.

Pass 16 Nov 2011 89,101 miles
Pass 29 Nov 2010 85,473 miles
Pass 15 Jul 2010 85,452 miles
Pass 6 Oct 2009 81,308 miles
Pass 1 Jul 2008 71,020 miles

Front Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Pass 2 Aug 2007 63,894 miles
Fail 1 Aug 2007 63,894 miles

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage insecure (2.4.G.1)

Offside Rear Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

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

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

Pass 16 Jun 2006 55,386 miles

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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 GXH 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 73.1%.

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 GXH, 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 GXH registered?

M5 GXH is a 1999 BMW M5, first registered on 4 June 1999.

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