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S274 UPW

1999 BMW M5

Blue Petrol 4941cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires4 Aug 2023
Tests15 (12 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

68,083 mi
Last recorded68,083 miles
Recorded on20 Jul 2022
Typical for 1999 BMW M5101,932 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationS274 UPW
MakeBMW
ModelM5
Year1999
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine4,941cc

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MOT History

12 pass 3 fail
Pass 20 Jul 2022 68,083 miles
Pass 5 Aug 2021 66,774 miles
Pass 27 Apr 2018 66,770 miles
Fail 21 Apr 2018 66,770 miles

Nearside Headlamp cleaning device inoperative (1.7.2)

Nearside Rear passenger door cannot be opened from outside the vehicle (6.2.B.1c)

Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Offside Headlamp cleaning device inoperative (1.7.2)

Offside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Nearside Front Upper Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Upper Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

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

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

Pass 23 Mar 2017 65,907 miles

Nearside Rear brake binding

Nearside fuel line corroded

Fail 23 Mar 2017 65,907 miles

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

Nearside Rear brake binding

Nearside fuel line corroded

Pass 20 Dec 2013 65,754 miles
Pass 13 Nov 2012 65,712 miles
Pass 12 Jul 2011 65,163 miles
Pass 15 Jun 2010 64,992 miles
Pass 11 Jun 2009 60,062 miles
Pass 7 Jul 2008 58,807 miles

Nearside Headlamp not in good working order but not adversely affecting beam image (1.2.4a)

Nearside 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 4 Jun 2007 52,518 miles

FRONT AND REAR TYRES PERISHED

HAND BRAKE HAS TRAVEL

OFFSIDE FRONT ANTI ROLL BAR LINK HAS PLAY.

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.C.1b)

Pass 22 Mar 2006 40,963 miles

FRONT AND REAR DISCS ARE CORRODED.

Fail 17 Mar 2006 40,963 miles

Nearside Rear Service brake grabbing severely (3.7.C.2)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.C.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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S274 UPW is a 1999 BMW M5 in Blue with a 4,941cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 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 S274 UPW, 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 S274 UPW registered?

S274 UPW is a 1999 BMW M5, first registered on 31 December 1999.

Is S274 UPW safe to buy?

The MOT history for S274 UPW shows 15 tests with a 80% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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