MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
160,334 miSignificantly above average — investigate
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50+ data pointsMOT History
Nearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Offside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
Nearside Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Offside Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Offside Rear Upper Suspension arm has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
Nearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Offside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)
Nearside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)
corrosion nearside fuel pipe.
corrosion nearside rear outer sill.
damage tyre sidewalls.
damage wheel rims.
deterioration rear number plate.
deterioration susp.and axle components,but no attention required at present time.
stone chips front windscreen.
Nearside Front Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)
corrosion nearside fuel pipe.
corrosion nearside rear outer sill.
damage tyre sidewalls.
damage wheel rims.
deterioration rear number plate.
deterioration susp.and axle components,but no attention required at present time.
stone chips front windscreen.
Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)
Fuel pipe/s corroded
corrosion brake pipes.
damage nearside rear tyre outer sidewall.
damage wheel rims.
deterioration susp.and axle components,but not resulting in excessive movement.
stone chips front windscreen.
Front registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)
Nearside Front Brake hose excessively deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)
Offside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)
Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)
Fuel pipe/s corroded
corrosion brake pipes.
damage nearside rear tyre outer sidewall.
damage wheel rims.
deterioration susp.and axle components,but not resulting in excessive movement.
stone chips front windscreen.
Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)
Fuel pipe/s corroded
damage wheel rims.
deterioration front number plate.
deterioration susp.and axle components,but not resulting in excessive movement.
stone chips and road marks front windscreen.
Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)
Offside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)
Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)
Fuel pipe/s corroded
damage wheel rims.
deterioration front number plate.
deterioration susp.and axle components,but not resulting in excessive movement.
stone chips and road marks front windscreen.
Offside Rear Trailing arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)
Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
Rear Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)
oil leak from rear axle pinion seal
Nearside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)
Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)
Offside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)
Offside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)
Fuel pipe/s corroded
Nail in nearside front tyre
deterioration susp.aND axle components,but not resulting in excessive movement.
Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)
Nearside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)
Nearside Headlamp aim not tested (1.8.A.1c)
Nearside Headlamp not in a clean condition affecting beam image (1.2.4a)
Offside Rear Anti-roll bar attachment bracket/mounting damaged and its strength is seriously reduced (2.4.G.1)
all tyres worn edges.
brakes tested with bowmonk meter.
wear in brake components.
wear in steering,susp.and axle components.
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S31 TDN 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 52.6%.
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 S31 TDN, 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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S31 TDN is a 1999 BMW M5, first registered on 1 July 1999.
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