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M5 NPN

1999 BMW M5

Black Petrol 4941cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires8 Jun 2026
Tests21 (17 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate81%

Mileage

174,954 mi
Last recorded174,954 miles
Recorded on9 Jun 2025
Typical for 1999 BMW M5101,932 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

17 pass 4 fail
Pass 9 Jun 2025 174,954 miles
Pass 28 Feb 2024 174,773 miles
Pass 2 Aug 2022 174,725 miles
Pass 1 Jul 2021 174,705 miles
Pass 5 Jun 2019 171,927 miles
Pass 30 Oct 2017 168,538 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases back box. (7.1.2)

Pass 19 Oct 2016 165,107 miles
Fail 19 Oct 2016 165,107 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Nearside Side repeater incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Side repeater not working (1.4.A.2c)

Windscreen has a sticker or other obstruction encroaching into the swept area by more than 40mm outside zone 'A' wipers dont park correctly (8.3.1e)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 29 Oct 2015 161,435 miles

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

Nearside fuel pipe corrosion

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

Offside Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases back box (7.1.2)

Rear diff has slight leak

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

Fail 26 Oct 2015 161,432 miles

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

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

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

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

Nearside fuel pipe corrosion

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

Offside Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases back box (7.1.2)

Rear diff has slight leak

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

Pass 30 Oct 2014 145,081 miles
Pass 26 Sep 2013 132,220 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Fuel pipe/s corroded

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

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

Pass 1 Sep 2012 120,428 miles

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

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

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

Oil leak

Pass 9 Jul 2011 113,122 miles
Pass 22 May 2010 106,729 miles
Pass 13 Jun 2009 104,048 miles
Pass 13 May 2008 100,360 miles
Pass 14 Sep 2006 86,947 miles
Fail 12 Sep 2006 86,944 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Fail 9 Sep 2006 86,927 miles

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

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

Pass 1 Sep 2005 73,781 miles

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.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 NPN is a 1999 BMW M5 in Black with a 4,941cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 81%.

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 NPN, 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 NPN registered?

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

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The MOT history for M5 NPN shows 21 tests with a 81% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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