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T153 UAS

1999 BMW M5

Black Petrol 4941cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires2 Feb 2018
Tests16 (12 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

48,375 mi
Last recorded48,375 miles
Recorded on3 Feb 2017
Typical for 1999 BMW M5101,932 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationT153 UAS
MakeBMW
ModelM5
Year1999
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine4,941cc

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MOT History

12 pass 4 fail
Pass 3 Feb 2017 48,375 miles

Fuel Pipe/s corroded front to rear ()

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

covers fitted obscuring some components in engine bay

steering system has slight noise

under trays fitted obscuring underside components

various brake pipes coated with grease

Fail 2 Feb 2017 48,372 miles

Battery insecure (1.9.1)

Nearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded front to rear, across axle (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded front to rear (3.6.B.2c)

Fuel Pipe/s corroded front to rear ()

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

covers fitted obscuring some components in engine bay

steering system has slight noise

under trays fitted obscuring underside components

various brake pipes coated with grease

Pass 18 Dec 2015 44,909 miles

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint NSR Link (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded Ft-Rr (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Rear Brake pipe modified but not seriously weakened Ft-Rr (3.6.A.3)

Pass 3 Dec 2014 41,800 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Fail 3 Dec 2014 41,800 miles

Offside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 23 Dec 2013 39,696 miles
Fail 20 Dec 2013 39,687 miles

front brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

Pass 7 Feb 2013 35,584 miles
Pass 24 Feb 2012 31,819 miles
Fail 23 Feb 2012 31,819 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 3 May 2010 29,480 miles
Pass 31 Mar 2010 29,100 miles
Pass 27 Mar 2009 25,651 miles
Pass 12 Sep 2007 22,773 miles

Front front brake juddering slightly (3.7.A.2b)

Nearside Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Offside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Front brake disc slightly scored (3.5.1h)

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Pass 10 May 2006 20,339 miles

Nearside Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Nearside Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Offside Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Offside Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Pass 11 May 2005 15,410 miles

Nearside Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Offside Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

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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T153 UAS is a 1999 BMW M5 in Black with a 4,941cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 T153 UAS, 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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T153 UAS is a 1999 BMW M5, first registered on 1 June 1999.

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