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M5 VGS

1999 BMW M5

Red Petrol 4941cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires4 Dec 2024
Tests23 (18 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate78.3%

Mileage

131,244 mi
Last recorded131,244 miles
Recorded on28 Nov 2023
Typical for 1999 BMW M5101,932 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationM5 VGS
MakeBMW
ModelM5
Year1999
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine4,941cc

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MOT History

18 pass 5 fail
Pass 28 Nov 2023 131,244 miles
Pass 1 Dec 2022 130,998 miles
Pass 3 Dec 2021 130,889 miles
Pass 13 Nov 2020 130,378 miles
Pass 5 Dec 2019 126,371 miles
Pass 30 Nov 2018 121,755 miles
Pass 29 Nov 2017
Pass 10 Oct 2016 113,194 miles
Pass 24 Aug 2015

lower engine covers fitted

Pass 18 Aug 2014 106,417 miles

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

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

Pass 16 Aug 2013 103,089 miles

fuel line slightly corroded

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

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

offside inner tie rod has slight play in ball joint

Pass 17 Jul 2012 96,298 miles
Pass 23 Jun 2011 93,042 miles
Fail 22 Jun 2011 93,041 miles

Offside Headlamp excessively deteriorated so that the light output is severely reduced (1.7.5a)

Pass 30 Jun 2010 89,778 miles
Fail 30 Jun 2010 89,778 miles

Offside Front Direction indicator not working (1.4.A.2c)

Pass 31 Jul 2009 85,848 miles
Fail 29 Jul 2009 85,848 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (3.4.1c)

Front brake disc excessively scored (3.5.1h)

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Pass 26 Jun 2008 79,754 miles

Oil leak

Pass 5 Jul 2007 76,875 miles
Fail 29 Jun 2007 76,872 miles

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

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar attachment bracket/mounting fractured (2.4.G.1)

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

engine top cover fitted.

full engine tray fitted.

Pass 30 Jun 2006 71,389 miles
Fail 30 Jun 2006 71,388 miles

Nearside Front 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)

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

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

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 VGS is a 1999 BMW M5 in Red with a 4,941cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 78.3%.

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 VGS, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was M5 VGS registered?

M5 VGS is a 1999 BMW M5, first registered on 16 July 1999.

Is M5 VGS safe to buy?

The MOT history for M5 VGS shows 23 tests with a 78.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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