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M5 WML

1999 BMW M5

Blue Petrol 4941cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires5 Dec 2026
Tests27 (21 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate77.8%

Mileage

144,994 mi
Last recorded144,994 miles
Recorded on6 Nov 2025
Typical for 1999 BMW M5101,932 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

21 pass 6 fail
Pass 6 Nov 2025 144,994 miles
Pass 6 Dec 2024 141,469 miles
Fail 27 Nov 2024 141,391 miles

Offside Lower Integral body structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced body sill (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Pass 8 Nov 2023 137,189 miles
Fail 7 Nov 2023 137,177 miles

Nearside Front Side repeater not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Upper Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Nearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Nearside Rear Position lamp with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning (4.2.1 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Pass 29 Nov 2022 132,626 miles
Pass 25 Nov 2021 128,458 miles

Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

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

Pass 26 Nov 2020 126,390 miles
Pass 14 Nov 2019 124,632 miles

Nearside Rear Inner Position lamp with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning (4.2.1 (a) (i))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Inner Drag link end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 6 Dec 2018 120,364 miles
Pass 2 Dec 2017 115,790 miles
Fail 1 Dec 2017 115,789 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Pass 1 Dec 2016 112,161 miles

Engine cover and undertrays fitted obscuring some components

Pass 2 Nov 2015 108,940 miles

engine cover and undertrays fitted obscuring some components

Pass 3 Oct 2014 104,979 miles
Pass 3 Dec 2013 101,883 miles

Front Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

offside front inner tie rod arm slight play

Pass 1 Nov 2012 96,335 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)

Pass 12 Oct 2011 91,928 miles
Fail 11 Oct 2011 91,928 miles

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

Pass 4 Oct 2010 87,241 miles

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

Fail 30 Sep 2010 87,091 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 23 Nov 2009 82,599 miles
Pass 26 Feb 2009 77,536 miles

hand brake cover loose .

oil leaks from rear diff unit .

Pass 17 Jan 2008 71,415 miles
Pass 12 Dec 2006 66,030 miles
Fail 8 Dec 2006 66,030 miles

Rear registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

Nearside Rear Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Pass 31 Jan 2006 63,123 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 WML 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 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 WML, 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 WML registered?

M5 WML is a 1999 BMW M5, first registered on 12 May 1999.

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