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M5 JGY

1999 BMW 540

Silver Petrol 4398cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires2 Feb 2027
Tests29 (21 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate72.4%

Mileage

161,964 mi
Last recorded161,964 miles
Recorded on21 Jan 2026
Typical for 1999 BMW 540107,004 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationM5 JGY
MakeBMW
Model540
Year1999
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine4,398cc

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MOT History

21 pass 8 fail
Pass 21 Jan 2026 161,964 miles
Fail 19 Jan 2026 161,364 miles

Offside Cab or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of a cab mounting floor (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Pass 13 Jan 2025 161,028 miles
Pass 5 Jan 2024 159,692 miles
Pass 7 Jan 2023 158,426 miles
Pass 8 Jan 2022 156,739 miles
Pass 19 Jan 2021 155,649 miles
Pass 7 Jan 2020 154,763 miles
Pass 5 Jan 2019 153,719 miles
Pass 6 Jan 2018 151,835 miles

brake pipes been greased up

Pass 14 Jan 2017 105,666 miles

Oil leak ()

fuel pipes corroded

Fail 7 Jan 2017 149,106 miles

Nearside Rear Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings sill (6.1.B.2)

Rear Seat belt retracting mechanism defective middle (5.2.5b)

Oil leak ()

fuel pipes corroded

Pass 9 Jan 2016 147,017 miles

all brake pipes been greased up

oil leak

Pass 10 Jan 2015 145,205 miles
Fail 3 Jan 2015 145,205 miles

Nearside Rear Seat belt locking mechanism does not secure or release (5.2.5a)

Offside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Offside Rear Seat belt locking mechanism does not secure or release (5.2.5a)

Pass 6 Jan 2014 143,956 miles
Pass 21 Jan 2013 141,499 miles

front and rear brake disc slightly worn

Fail 15 Jan 2013 141,499 miles

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

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

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

Windscreen has damage to an area in excess of a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

front and rear brake disc slightly worn

Fail 16 Jan 2012 139,437 miles

Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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)

Pass 16 Jan 2012 139,437 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)

Pass 24 Jan 2011 137,799 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)

Fail 24 Jan 2011 137,798 miles

Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Rear Seat belt locking mechanism does not secure or release (5.2.5a)

Rear Seat belt locking mechanism does not secure or release (5.2.5a)

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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)

Pass 1 Feb 2010 133,586 miles
Fail 26 Jan 2010 133,585 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 hydrocarbon content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Nearside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Nearside Rear Seat belt attachment fitting badly deteriorated (5.2.3)

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

Offside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Pass 8 Jan 2009 124,934 miles

O/S and N/S rear seats folded away at time of test

Fail 21 Jan 2008 116,532 miles

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

Fuel pipe/s corroded

N/S and O/S door mirror glass slightly discoloured

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

Rear seats folded forward at time of test.

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 21 Jan 2008 116,532 miles

Fuel pipe/s corroded

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

N/S and O/S door mirror glass slightly discoloured

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

Rear seats folded forward at time of test.

Pass 31 Jan 2007 111,778 miles

rears seats folded forward during test

Pass 18 Jan 2006 106,375 miles

How Reliable is the BMW 540?

Based on 50,016 MOT tests across 4,152 vehicles.

71.9%
Pass Rate
4,801
Miles/Year
33
Year Lifespan
4,152
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements 2,881
Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 2,341
Brake pipe excessively corroded 1,599
parking brake recording little or no effort 1,360
Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid 1,334
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M5 JGY is a 1999 BMW 540 in Silver with a 4,398cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 29 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72.4%.

Across all 1999 BMW 540 models, the average MOT pass rate is 70.8% with a typical mileage of 107,004 miles. This particular vehicle has performed better than the average for its year.

The most common reason a BMW 540 fails its MOT is parking brake: efficiency below requirements, accounting for 2,881 recorded failures. If you're considering buying M5 JGY, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The BMW 540 typically stays on UK roads for around 33 years. At 27 years old, this BMW 540 is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was M5 JGY registered?

M5 JGY is a 1999 BMW 540, first registered on 1 July 1999.

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