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N7 EGB

1999 BMW M5

Black Petrol 4941cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires7 Dec 2026
Tests25 (19 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate76%

Mileage

130,077 mi
Last recorded130,077 miles
Recorded on8 Dec 2025
Typical for 1999 BMW M5101,932 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationN7 EGB
MakeBMW
ModelM5
Year1999
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine4,941cc

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MOT History

19 pass 6 fail
Pass 8 Dec 2025 130,077 miles
Fail 27 Sep 2025 130,061 miles

Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn back bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength jacking point (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength jacking point (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Rear Upper Suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt ball joint (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Coolant leak ()

Front Steering arm deformed but serviceable both idler arms (2.1.3 (c) (i))

Fuel Pipe/s corroded ()

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Rear diff leak

Pass 11 Nov 2023 130,034 miles

Oil leak, but not excessive REAR DIFF (8.4.1 (a) (i))

REAR BRAKE PADS WORN

Pass 7 Nov 2022 129,881 miles

Fuel Pipe/s corroded ()

Pass 16 Nov 2021 129,816 miles
Pass 17 Nov 2020 129,789 miles

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

Pass 6 Nov 2019 129,357 miles

Fuel Pipe/s corroded ()

Pass 9 Nov 2018 128,563 miles

Nearside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Inner face (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Inner face (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Pass 16 Nov 2017 122,855 miles
Pass 7 Apr 2016 117,578 miles
Fail 6 Apr 2016 117,578 miles

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

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

Offside Obligatory mirror insecure (8.1.1)

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

Pass 14 Apr 2015 113,368 miles

Movement in the nearside steering idler

Fail 14 Apr 2015 113,368 miles

Offside Obligatory mirror insecure (8.1.1)

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

Brake pedal has unusually long travel

Movement in the nearside steering idler

Pass 11 Apr 2014 109,503 miles

Driver's door mirror loose.

Long brake pedal travel

Play in nearside steering idler

Some rust front brake pipes

Pass 16 Apr 2013 105,990 miles

Various small chips front screen

Fail 9 Apr 2013 105,990 miles

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)

Nearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

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

Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Offside Obligatory mirror insecure (8.1.1)

Offside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Battery warning light on

Offside front tyre tread depth 2.2mm

Offside rear tyre tread depth 1.95mm. Legal minimum 1.6mm

Various small chips front screen

Pass 23 Mar 2012 100,971 miles
Pass 7 Mar 2011 96,966 miles
Fail 5 Mar 2011 96,966 miles

Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Offside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 15 Feb 2010 92,679 miles
Fail 12 Feb 2010 92,679 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Brake pedal has unusually long travel

Pass 30 Jan 2009 90,363 miles
Pass 28 Jan 2008 87,403 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 19 Feb 2007 85,035 miles
Pass 3 Feb 2006 82,812 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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N7 EGB is a 1999 BMW M5 in Black with a 4,941cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 25 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76%.

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 N7 EGB, 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 N7 EGB registered?

N7 EGB is a 1999 BMW M5, first registered on 28 October 1999.

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