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M5 VBL

1999 BMW M5

Blue Petrol 4941cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires22 Apr 2027
Tests27 (20 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate74.1%

Mileage

117,152 mi
Last recorded117,152 miles
Recorded on17 Apr 2026
Typical for 1999 BMW M5101,932 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

20 pass 7 fail
Pass 17 Apr 2026 117,152 miles

Parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Pass 10 Apr 2025 112,650 miles
Pass 23 Apr 2024 112,419 miles
Pass 4 Apr 2023 111,718 miles
Pass 3 Mar 2022 111,178 miles
Pass 12 Mar 2021 110,558 miles

general under body corrosion

Fail 20 Mar 2020

Front Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Offside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Brake pad warning lamp illuminated. Linings ok

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

Fuel Pipe/s corroded ()

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Rear Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced sill areas (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Fail 26 Jul 2019 110,518 miles

Nearside Front All direction indicators not working SIDE REPEATER NOT WORKING (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Pass 6 Aug 2018 110,231 miles

17% OPERATIONAL IMBALANCE ACROSS FRONT BRAKES

Fail 26 Jul 2018 110,208 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure OUTER WALL (5.2.3 (d) (i))

17% OPERATIONAL IMBALANCE ACROSS FRONT BRAKES

Pass 19 Jul 2017 108,045 miles

Offside Front brake assembly binding slightly

Fail 17 Jul 2017 108,027 miles

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

Offside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Front brake assembly binding slightly

Pass 28 Jul 2016 106,427 miles
Fail 28 Jul 2016 106,422 miles

Nearside 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)

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)

Pass 30 Jun 2015 102,275 miles
Fail 30 Jun 2015 102,273 miles

Headlamp levelling device obviously defective (1.7.2)

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

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

Pass 29 Jul 2014 99,934 miles

corrosion on brake pipes

cuts in offside front tyre wall

oil leaks

Pass 19 Jul 2013 87,279 miles
Pass 25 Jul 2012 82,811 miles

main brake pipes slight corrosion

rear diff seal leaking

Pass 21 Jul 2011 79,754 miles
Pass 15 Jul 2010 76,726 miles

Fuel pipe/s corroded

Pass 29 Jul 2009 71,105 miles
Pass 11 Jul 2008 61,903 miles

Nearside Front Road wheel slightly damaged (4.2.A.1a)

Nearside Steering pivot point has slight play (2.2.B.1g)

front anti roll bar level swith(poss for stability control)broken.

Fail 11 Jul 2008 61,903 miles

Nearside Front Road wheel slightly damaged (4.2.A.1a)

Nearside Headlamp aim too high and too far to the right. (1.8)

Nearside Steering pivot point has slight play (2.2.B.1g)

Offside Headlamp aim too high and too far to the right. (1.8)

front anti roll bar level swith(poss for stability control)broken.

Pass 5 May 2007 53,986 miles

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

Pass 22 Mar 2006 45,970 miles
Pass 18 Nov 2005 44,375 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 VBL is a 1999 BMW M5 in Blue with a 4,941cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 27 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 74.1%.

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

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