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M5 PSF

1999 BMW M5

Black Petrol 4941cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires28 Apr 2017
Tests9 (7 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate77.8%

Mileage

158,019 mi
Last recorded158,019 miles
Recorded on29 Apr 2016
Typical for 1999 BMW M5101,932 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

7 pass 2 fail
Pass 29 Apr 2016 158,019 miles
Fail 28 Apr 2016 158,014 miles

Brake pump leaking abs pump leaking from pipe (3.6.A.1)

Nearside Front Headlamp aim beam image kick up to the offside (1.8)

Nearside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid not working/blocked (8.2.3)

Offside Front Headlamp aim beam image kick up to the offside (1.8)

Offside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

oil leak

propshaft to transfer box oil seal leaking

vehicle appears to have a power steering leak

Pass 15 Sep 2010 130,142 miles
Pass 24 Sep 2009 120,477 miles

Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Pass 9 Sep 2008 118,148 miles

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Pass 22 Aug 2007 112,106 miles
Fail 16 Aug 2007 112,042 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim beam image kick up to the offside (1.8)

Offside Front Headlamp aim beam image kick up to the offside (1.8)

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

Pass 19 Jul 2006 105,033 miles

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Pass 6 Aug 2005 96,383 miles

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 PSF is a 1999 BMW M5 in Black with a 4,941cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 9 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 77.8%.

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 PSF, 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 PSF registered?

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

Is M5 PSF safe to buy?

The MOT history for M5 PSF shows 9 tests with a 77.8% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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