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S31 TDN

1999 BMW M5

Blue Petrol 4941cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires31 May 2016
Tests19 (10 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate52.6%

Mileage

160,334 mi
Last recorded160,334 miles
Recorded on1 Jun 2015
Typical for 1999 BMW M5101,932 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationS31 TDN
MakeBMW
ModelM5
Year1999
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine4,941cc

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MOT History

10 pass 9 fail
Pass 1 Jun 2015 160,334 miles

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)

Fail 18 May 2015 160,330 miles

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)

Fail 8 Jul 2014 154,748 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

Pass 8 Jul 2014 154,748 miles
Pass 29 May 2013 148,435 miles
Pass 8 May 2012 143,406 miles
Fail 8 May 2012 143,406 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Pass 20 May 2011 138,302 miles

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.

Fail 17 May 2011 138,302 miles

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.

Pass 10 May 2010 137,878 miles

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.

Fail 7 May 2010 137,878 miles

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.

Pass 29 May 2009 136,644 miles

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.

Fail 27 May 2009 136,644 miles

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.

Pass 12 May 2008 135,352 miles
Fail 2 May 2008 135,351 miles

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

Pass 24 May 2007 131,956 miles
Fail 23 May 2007 131,955 miles

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.

Pass 2 Jun 2006 128,552 miles
Fail 23 May 2006 128,551 miles

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.

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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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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