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M5 WOA

1999 BMW M5

Black Petrol 4941cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires19 Sep 2026
Tests28 (21 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

147,294 mi
Last recorded147,294 miles
Recorded on11 Sep 2025
Typical for 1999 BMW M5101,932 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationM5 WOA
MakeBMW
ModelM5
Year1999
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine4,941cc

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MOT History

21 pass 7 fail
Pass 11 Sep 2025 147,294 miles

Rear Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced both nearside and offside inner sills rusty but covers fitted (6.1.1 (c) (i))

chip in windscreen

Pass 20 Sep 2024 147,269 miles

Front Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Rear Lower Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced Both inner sills rusty (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Pass 31 Aug 2023 147,252 miles

Corrosion rear inner sill (both)

Nearside Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Fail 25 Aug 2023 147,242 miles

Parking brake lever has excessive movement indicating incorrect adjustment (1.1.6 (c))

Parking brake efficiency less than 50% of the required value (1.4.2 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Corrosion rear inner sill (both)

Nearside Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 23 Aug 2022 147,156 miles

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 19 Aug 2021 147,079 miles

Nearside Front Upper Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Play in left front upper rear bush, boomerang arm (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Upper Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 21 Aug 2020 145,095 miles

Front Registration plate insecure but not likely to fall off (0.1 (a))

Nearside Fuel hose corroded Front to rear tank vent pipe. (6.1.3 (c) (ii))

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

Offside Rear Inner Integral body structure or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security Sill near jacking point (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Offside Rear Inner Integral body structure or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security Sill near jacking point (6.2.2 (d) (i))

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

Offside Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Fail 21 Aug 2020 145,095 miles

Front Registration plate insecure but not likely to fall off (0.1 (a))

Nearside Fuel hose corroded Front to rear tank vent pipe. (6.1.3 (c) (ii))

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

Offside Rear Inner Integral body structure or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security Sill near jacking point (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Offside Rear Inner Integral body structure or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security Sill near jacking point (6.2.2 (d) (i))

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

Offside Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Offside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Pass 8 Aug 2019 144,946 miles

Corrosion to both sills (Rear)

Fuel Pipe/s corroded ()

Nearside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Oil leak, but not excessive N/S of engine (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 31 Jul 2018 142,646 miles

Corrosion to both rear inner sills

Fuel Pipe/s corroded ()

Oil leak, but not excessive Engine (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect Both front (slight) (5.3.2 (b))

Stone chip in windscreen

Pass 14 Aug 2017 141,821 miles

Fuel Pipe/s corroded ()

Oil leak Engine ()

Rear Inner Both rear sills corroded

Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil Both (2.7.3)

Pass 8 Aug 2016 141,660 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Pass 27 Aug 2015 140,404 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Pass 29 Aug 2014 136,459 miles
Fail 27 Aug 2014 136,459 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Rear Upper Suspension arm ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Upper Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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

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

Pass 23 Aug 2013 130,321 miles
Fail 22 Aug 2013 130,321 miles

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

Offside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Direction indicators incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Pass 31 Aug 2012 125,105 miles
Pass 23 Dec 2011 124,009 miles
Pass 19 Aug 2010 115,895 miles

Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Pass 21 Aug 2009 102,325 miles
Pass 25 Sep 2008 86,892 miles

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

both rear top arm gaitors split

chid seat fitted to offside rear

stone chip windscreen

Pass 6 Sep 2007 68,532 miles
Fail 5 Sep 2007 68,532 miles

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

Offside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

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

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

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

Pass 4 Aug 2006 66,969 miles
Fail 4 Aug 2006 66,959 miles

Offside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a) DANGEROUS

Fail 27 Jul 2006 66,896 miles

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Offside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

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

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)

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

Pass 22 Aug 2005 63,068 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 WOA is a 1999 BMW M5 in Black with a 4,941cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 28 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 WOA, 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 WOA registered?

M5 WOA is a 1999 BMW M5, first registered on 23 June 1999.

Is M5 WOA safe to buy?

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