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T473 JTR

1999 BMW M5

Black Petrol 4941cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires26 Feb 2024
Tests19 (17 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate89.5%

Mileage

136,829 mi
Last recorded136,829 miles
Recorded on27 Feb 2023
Typical for 1999 BMW M5101,932 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationT473 JTR
MakeBMW
ModelM5
Year1999
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine4,941cc

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MOT History

17 pass 2 fail
Pass 27 Feb 2023 136,829 miles
Pass 18 Feb 2022 136,522 miles

O/S AND N/S OUTER SILLS ARE IN POOR CONDITION AROUND ALL JACKING POINTS

Pass 1 Apr 2021 136,479 miles

Both rear, upper rear suspension arms outer gaitors perished

Front to rear brake pipes corroded

Front wipers smear screen

Pass 25 Oct 2019 135,669 miles

Front brakes are slightly uneven in application.

Pass 12 Oct 2018 134,446 miles

Nearside Front Direction indicator slightly affected by the operation of another lamp (4.4.3 (b))

Nearside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Front Direction indicator slightly affected by the operation of another lamp (4.4.3 (b))

Offside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Pass 3 Nov 2017 132,838 miles
Fail 29 Sep 2017 132,434 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim not tested (1.8.A.1c)

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit outer edge (4.1.E.1)

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

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

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

headlamp lenses clouding slightly

Pass 30 Sep 2016 127,156 miles
Fail 23 Sep 2016 127,156 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

O/side front sidelight requires repair

Pass 23 Oct 2015 123,918 miles

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

fuel pipe front to rear corroded

Pass 12 Sep 2014 114,502 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 5 Oct 2013 112,970 miles
Pass 31 Aug 2012 105,936 miles
Pass 26 Aug 2011 100,787 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Pass 27 Aug 2010 93,858 miles
Pass 29 Aug 2009 86,679 miles

front discs corroded

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

brakes tested by tapley

Pass 20 Aug 2008 81,352 miles
Pass 29 Aug 2007 76,169 miles

Park brake travel slightly high and efficiency quite low.....inner face of front brake discs worn unevenly...

Pass 30 Aug 2006 66,768 miles

front brake discs rusty on inner edge

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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T473 JTR is a 1999 BMW M5 in Black with a 4,941cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 89.5%.

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 T473 JTR, 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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T473 JTR is a 1999 BMW M5, first registered on 31 December 1999.

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