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N8 URB

1999 BMW M5

Blue Petrol 4941cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires22 Apr 2027
Tests19 (16 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate84.2%

Mileage

89,983 mi
Last recorded89,983 miles
Recorded on23 Apr 2026
Typical for 1999 BMW M5101,932 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationN8 URB
MakeBMW
ModelM5
Year1999
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine4,941cc

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MOT History

16 pass 3 fail
Pass 23 Apr 2026 89,983 miles
Pass 18 Dec 2024 89,812 miles
Fail 18 Dec 2024 89,812 miles

Front Registration plate does not conform to the specified requirements (0.1 (d))

Rear Registration plate does not conform to the specified requirements (0.1 (d))

Pass 12 Aug 2022 89,728 miles
Pass 25 Aug 2021 89,493 miles

Offside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

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

Pass 29 Jul 2017 89,308 miles

rear dif seal slight leak

Pass 9 Jul 2016 89,301 miles

Centre exhaust clamp corroding

nsr tyre tread damaged -

Pass 20 Jun 2015 89,195 miles

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

Pass 25 Jun 2014 88,671 miles

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar attachment bracket/mounting corroded but its strength is not seriously reduced (2.4.G.1)

rear diff seal slight leak - slight play rear suspension arm

Pass 15 Jun 2013 86,433 miles
Pass 19 Mar 2012 81,761 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly damaged (3.6.B.4d)

Offside Side repeater slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

both front tyres worn inner edge

slight corrosion rear metal brake pipes

slight wear rear tyres

Pass 5 Feb 2011 77,915 miles

Offside Side repeater slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

slight play osr lower rose bush

Pass 5 Feb 2010 72,615 miles

slight wear brake discs - slight leak diff seal

Pass 5 Feb 2009 65,222 miles

slight condenstion headlamps

Pass 6 Feb 2008 57,076 miles

slight play osr lower arm

Pass 7 Feb 2007 42,059 miles

Advisories still present as test no911576627075

Fail 26 Jan 2007 41,380 miles

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

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Front no. plate cracked

Pass 9 Jan 2006 23,744 miles
Fail 4 Jan 2006 23,548 miles

Offside Rear Tyre has a lump, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

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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N8 URB is a 1999 BMW M5 in Blue with a 4,941cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 84.2%.

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 N8 URB, 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 N8 URB registered?

N8 URB is a 1999 BMW M5, first registered on 31 December 1999.

Is N8 URB safe to buy?

The MOT history for N8 URB shows 19 tests with a 84.2% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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