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M5 NFE

1999 BMW M5

Blue Petrol 4941cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires26 Jul 2012
Tests8 (6 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

108,979 mi
Last recorded108,979 miles
Recorded on22 Jul 2011
Typical for 1999 BMW M5101,932 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

6 pass 2 fail
Pass 22 Jul 2011 108,979 miles

Nearside Rear Lower Radius arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Pass 27 Jul 2010 105,492 miles
Pass 5 May 2009 93,150 miles

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

offside front position lamp dim

Fail 5 May 2009 93,150 miles

Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

offside front position lamp dim

Pass 5 Apr 2008 83,601 miles

Nearside Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Offside Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Pass 18 Apr 2007 67,194 miles
Pass 19 Apr 2006 50,192 miles
Fail 18 Apr 2006 50,192 miles

Nearside Rear Seat belt stitching badly frayed (5.2.2b)

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

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

Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

hand brake noisy on operation./ brakes tested with bowmonk meter.

nail in tyre nearside rear.

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 NFE is a 1999 BMW M5 in Blue with a 4,941cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 8 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 NFE, 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 NFE registered?

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

Is M5 NFE safe to buy?

The MOT history for M5 NFE shows 8 tests with a 75% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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