MOT Status
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117,152 miAbove average mileage for this year
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Parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.4.2 (a) (i))
general under body corrosion
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))
Nearside Front All direction indicators not working SIDE REPEATER NOT WORKING (4.4.1 (a) (ii))
Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))
17% OPERATIONAL IMBALANCE ACROSS FRONT BRAKES
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
Offside Front brake assembly binding slightly
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
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)
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)
corrosion on brake pipes
cuts in offside front tyre wall
oil leaks
main brake pipes slight corrosion
rear diff seal leaking
Fuel pipe/s corroded
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.
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.
Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
How Reliable is the BMW M5?
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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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What year was M5 VBL registered?
M5 VBL is a 1999 BMW M5, first registered on 31 December 1999.
Is M5 VBL safe to buy?
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