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M5 OXJ

1999 BMW M5

Black Petrol 4941cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires28 May 2027
Tests28 (20 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

162,546 mi
Last recorded162,546 miles
Recorded on29 May 2026
Typical for 1999 BMW M5101,932 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

20 pass 8 fail
Pass 29 May 2026 162,546 miles

Nearside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

Pass 27 May 2025 161,700 miles

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

Oil leak, but not excessive Gearbox and rear diff (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Fail 28 Apr 2025 161,692 miles

Headlamp levelling device inoperative (4.1.5 (a))

Headlamp light source and lamp not compatible (4.1.4 (c))

Offside Front Brake pipe slightly damaged (1.1.11 (c))

Oil leak, but not excessive Gearbox (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 30 Apr 2024 160,125 miles
Pass 14 Dec 2021 159,365 miles

Offside Front Steering box has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.3 (a) (i))

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

Pass 8 Dec 2020 158,350 miles
Pass 14 Dec 2019 157,816 miles

rear diff oil leak

x2 front seat belt buckles coulings loose

Pass 13 Dec 2018 155,680 miles
Pass 27 Nov 2017 153,572 miles
Pass 3 Dec 2016 148,588 miles
Pass 27 Nov 2015 143,751 miles

offside and nearside rear tyres show signs of contact with body when fully loaded

offside and nearside sill covers prevent access to test for corrosion on outer sills

offside front ride height sensor insecure

Pass 11 Dec 2014 137,278 miles

Slight oil leak from rear diff

Fail 10 Dec 2014 137,273 miles

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Slight oil leak from rear diff

Pass 17 Dec 2013 135,116 miles

Offside Front Upper Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Fail 17 Dec 2013 135,116 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low and too far to the left. (1.8)

Offside Front Upper Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 21 Dec 2012 132,136 miles
Fail 13 Dec 2012 132,125 miles

Offside Rear passenger door cannot be opened from outside the vehicle (6.2.B.1c)

Pass 17 Nov 2011 123,926 miles
Fail 15 Nov 2011 123,898 miles

Offside Front coil spring fractured (2.4.C.1a)

front brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 16 Nov 2010 115,216 miles

centre heat shield insecure rudding on propshaft

front brake disc's slightly worn

offside door mirror glass slightly discoloured

offside front anti roll bar link cover split

Fail 15 Nov 2010 115,188 miles

Offside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

centre heat shield insecure rudding on propshaft

front brake disc's slightly worn

offside door mirror glass slightly discoloured

offside front anti roll bar link cover split

Pass 18 Jun 2009 105,232 miles

o/s mirror glass discouled

Fail 9 Jun 2009 104,912 miles

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

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

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

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

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

condensation in both head lights

o/s mirror glass discouled

Pass 15 Jul 2008 90,035 miles
Pass 15 Dec 2007 87,543 miles
Pass 7 Jun 2007 86,401 miles

Condensation in N/S/F headlight

Nearside Front brake disc slightly scored (3.5.1h)

Offside Front brake disc slightly scored (3.5.1h)

Pass 14 Jun 2006 75,964 miles
Fail 22 May 2006 75,053 miles

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar attachment bracket/mounting fractured (2.4.G.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 OXJ is a 1999 BMW M5 in Black with a 4,941cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 28 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 71.4%.

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 OXJ, 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 OXJ registered?

M5 OXJ is a 1999 BMW M5, first registered on 23 June 1999.

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The MOT history for M5 OXJ shows 28 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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