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T571 AYX

1999 BMW M5

Black Petrol 4941cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires30 Jun 2027
Tests25 (19 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate76%

Mileage

133,365 mi
Last recorded133,365 miles
Recorded on1 Jul 2026
Typical for 1999 BMW M5101,932 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationT571 AYX
MakeBMW
ModelM5
Year1999
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine4,941cc

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MOT History

19 pass 6 fail
Pass 1 Jul 2026 133,365 miles

Nearside Front Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 11 Jul 2024 132,110 miles
Pass 24 Dec 2022 129,935 miles
Pass 23 Dec 2021 124,339 miles
Pass 15 Dec 2020 117,436 miles
Pass 21 Dec 2019 115,804 miles

Front Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

Rear Fuel hose corroded (6.1.3 (c) (ii))

Fail 19 Dec 2019 115,803 miles

Nearside Rear Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Brake pipe connection leaking on a hydraulic braking system (1.1.11 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Front Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

Rear Fuel hose corroded (6.1.3 (c) (ii))

Fail 6 Dec 2019 115,788 miles

Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced both sides inner sills (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Registration plate does not conform to the specified requirements both (0.1 (d))

Nearside Front Brake pipe inadequately clipped or supported (1.1.11 (d) (i))

Offside Front Brake pipe inadequately clipped or supported (1.1.11 (d) (i))

Pass 14 Dec 2018 113,196 miles

Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened all four pitted (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive both sides inner sills (5.3.6 (a) (i))

hand brake just passed

Pass 10 Oct 2017 110,502 miles
Pass 11 Oct 2016 107,200 miles

Offside Front tyre wearing on the inner edge

Pass 29 Sep 2015 104,189 miles

Nearside Front Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) has slight seepage (2.3.3b)

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

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

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

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

Pass 13 Oct 2014 100,649 miles

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

o/s/r exhaust tailpipes broken

Fail 7 Oct 2014 100,648 miles

Nearside Front Side repeater incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

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

Nearside Rear Tyre has a lump, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

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

Offside Rear Headlamp levelling device obviously defective (1.7.2)

Rear registration plate insecure (6.3.1b)

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

Prop-shaft flange bolt(s) loose/missing

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

o/s/r exhaust tailpipes broken

Fail 4 Oct 2013 97,258 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

Pass 4 Oct 2013 97,258 miles

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

Pass 10 Oct 2012 93,942 miles
Pass 30 Jun 2011 86,791 miles
Fail 28 Jun 2011 86,791 miles

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

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

Pass 3 Jul 2010 81,235 miles

wipers smearing windscreen slightly

Fail 26 Jun 2010 81,231 miles

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

Offside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

wipers smearing windscreen slightly

Pass 20 Jun 2009 75,878 miles

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Offside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Pass 30 Jun 2008 66,522 miles
Pass 26 Jun 2007 52,133 miles

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

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

Pass 23 Jun 2006 35,913 miles

slight oil leek from diff

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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T571 AYX is a 1999 BMW M5 in Black with a 4,941cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 25 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76%.

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 T571 AYX, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was T571 AYX registered?

T571 AYX is a 1999 BMW M5, first registered on 1 June 1999.

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