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M5 VUS

1999 BMW M5

Blue Petrol 4941cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires29 Apr 2027
Tests25 (20 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

146,009 mi
Last recorded146,009 miles
Recorded on14 Apr 2026
Typical for 1999 BMW M5101,932 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

20 pass 5 fail
Pass 14 Apr 2026 146,009 miles
Pass 11 Apr 2025 143,881 miles
Pass 30 Apr 2024 141,490 miles
Pass 16 Jan 2023 139,850 miles
Pass 14 Jan 2022 136,410 miles
Pass 22 Jan 2021 135,323 miles
Pass 4 Jul 2019 134,273 miles
Pass 13 Jun 2018 130,158 miles
Fail 12 Jun 2018 130,156 miles

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

Pass 19 Jun 2017 129,314 miles
Pass 13 Jul 2016 128,287 miles
Pass 26 Jun 2015 125,692 miles
Pass 12 Jun 2014 123,080 miles
Fail 12 Jun 2014 123,080 miles

Front Headlamp cleaning device obviously defective (1.7.2)

Pass 1 Jun 2013 120,198 miles

Nearside Front front brake juddering slightly (3.7.A.2b)

Offside Front front brake juddering slightly (3.7.A.2b)

Fail 31 May 2013 120,192 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose twisted (found during steering lock to lock check) (2.2.D.2b)

Nearside Front front brake juddering slightly (3.7.A.2b)

Offside Front front brake juddering slightly (3.7.A.2b)

Pass 8 Jun 2012 116,884 miles

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 24 Jun 2011 111,949 miles

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)

Rear Direction indicators slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 15 Sep 2010 109,149 miles
Pass 15 Sep 2009 107,443 miles
Pass 15 Sep 2008 105,151 miles

Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Fail 10 Sep 2008 105,150 miles

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

Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 16 Sep 2007 100,245 miles
Pass 4 May 2006 88,924 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Fail 27 Apr 2006 88,752 miles

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

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

emmisions close to legal limits

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

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

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 VUS is a 1999 BMW M5 in Blue with a 4,941cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 25 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

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 VUS, 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 VUS registered?

M5 VUS is a 1999 BMW M5, first registered on 1 September 1999.

Is M5 VUS safe to buy?

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