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M5 NFB

1998 BMW M5

Black Petrol 4941cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires15 Nov 2025
Tests7 (5 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

74,812 mi
Last recorded74,812 miles
Recorded on16 Nov 2024
Typical for 1998 BMW M597,144 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationM5 NFB
MakeBMW
ModelM5
Year1998
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine4,941cc

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MOT History

5 pass 2 fail
Pass 16 Nov 2024 74,812 miles
Pass 25 Jul 2013 74,653 miles

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

Fail 17 Jul 2013 74,653 miles

Front registration plate missing (6.3.1a)

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Rear registration plate missing (6.3.1a)

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

Pass 5 Jan 2008 73,664 miles
Pass 14 Dec 2006 111,002 miles

Offside Outer Rear Tie bar/rod has slight play in a pin bearing (2.4.G.2)

Pass 15 Jun 2005 36,351 miles
Fail 15 Jun 2005 36,351 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim beam image kick up to the offside (1.6.B1)

Offside Headlamp aim beam image kick up to the offside (1.6.B1)

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 NFB is a 1998 BMW M5 in Black with a 4,941cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 7 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 71.4%.

Across all 1998 BMW M5 models, the average MOT pass rate is 80.4% with a typical mileage of 97,144 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 NFB, 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 28 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 NFB registered?

M5 NFB is a 1998 BMW M5, first registered on 31 December 1998.

Is M5 NFB safe to buy?

The MOT history for M5 NFB shows 7 tests with a 71.4% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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