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T353 JVS

1999 BMW M5

Black Petrol 4941cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires21 Jul 2027
Tests20 (16 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

245,388 mi
Last recorded245,388 miles
Recorded on22 Jul 2026
Typical for 1999 BMW M5101,932 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationT353 JVS
MakeBMW
ModelM5
Year1999
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine4,941cc

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MOT History

16 pass 4 fail
Pass 22 Jul 2026 245,388 miles
Pass 21 Jul 2025 241,030 miles

Coil spring corroded ALL 4 (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil NEARSIDE & OFFSIDE (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Front Sub-frame damaged but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing NEARSIDE & OFFSIDE (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 27 Sep 2019 240,441 miles

Rear Inner sills corroded

Pass 26 Sep 2018 238,632 miles

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

Rear Inner sills corroded

Pass 23 Sep 2017 236,968 miles

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

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

Pass 20 Aug 2016 234,092 miles

both front tyers are wearing on outer edge

covers fitted to engine bay

under-trays fitted

Pass 14 Aug 2015 227,201 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

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

Nearside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Offside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 15 Sep 2014 216,976 miles
Pass 1 Aug 2013 211,766 miles
Fail 23 Jul 2013 211,766 miles

Inner Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Pass 17 Jul 2012 205,302 miles
Fail 16 Jul 2012 205,300 miles

Nearside Rear Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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

Pass 15 Jul 2011 197,553 miles

Oil leak

Pass 21 Jul 2010 188,991 miles
Fail 21 Jul 2010 188,991 miles

Direction indicators incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 22 Jul 2009 166,942 miles

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

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

Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Steering system slightly rough (2.2.D.1)

Pass 14 Nov 2008 159,545 miles

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

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

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

Pass 14 Nov 2007 139,805 miles
Pass 17 Nov 2006 126,577 miles
Fail 16 Nov 2006 126,577 miles

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

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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T353 JVS is a 1999 BMW M5 in Black with a 4,941cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 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 T353 JVS, 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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T353 JVS is a 1999 BMW M5, first registered on 17 May 1999.

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