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T673 ARX

1999 BMW M5

Red Petrol 4941cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires6 Jun 2011
Tests6 (5 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate83.3%

Mileage

69,956 mi
Last recorded69,956 miles
Recorded on7 Jun 2010
Typical for 1999 BMW M5101,932 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationT673 ARX
MakeBMW
ModelM5
Year1999
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine4,941cc

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MOT History

5 pass 1 fail
Pass 7 Jun 2010 69,956 miles

Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

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

both front tyres badly worn on edges

both rear tyres worn on inner edges

ns windscreen washer poor

oil leak at rear diff

Pass 3 Jun 2009 67,271 miles

Rear Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

all four tyres worn on inner edges

child seats fitted to all rear seat belts not allowing full inspection

oil leak from rear diff

Pass 29 May 2008 66,241 miles
Fail 20 May 2008 66,080 miles

Anti-roll bar insecure (2.4.G.1)

Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

both front & osr tyres worn on edges

centre exhaust knocking on crossmember

nsf wheel rim dented

rear diff oil leak

Pass 5 Jun 2007 62,827 miles

Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

oil leak at diff

Pass 2 Jun 2006 61,084 miles

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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T673 ARX is a 1999 BMW M5 in Red with a 4,941cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 6 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 83.3%.

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 T673 ARX, 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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What year was T673 ARX registered?

T673 ARX is a 1999 BMW M5, first registered on 12 May 1999.

Is T673 ARX safe to buy?

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