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T765 ARX

1999 BMW M5

Green Petrol 4941cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires22 Jun 2023
Tests21 (15 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

147,201 mi
Last recorded147,201 miles
Recorded on23 Jun 2022
Typical for 1999 BMW M5101,932 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationT765 ARX
MakeBMW
ModelM5
Year1999
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine4,941cc

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MOT History

15 pass 6 fail
Pass 23 Jun 2022 147,201 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Both rear (1.1.11 (c))

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

Pass 20 Feb 2021 140,287 miles
Pass 29 Jul 2019 139,634 miles

Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated Both front (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Nearside Fuel Pipe/s corroded Full length ()

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

Pass 17 Jul 2018 137,753 miles

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

Nearside Front Upper Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Nearside Fuel Pipe/s corroded on underside ()

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

Rear Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced inner sills ,corrosion (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Pass 20 Jul 2017 134,338 miles
Pass 1 Jun 2016
Fail 1 Jun 2016

Offside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Pass 16 Jun 2015 121,095 miles

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Pass 10 Jun 2014 115,180 miles
Fail 22 Mar 2014 115,177 miles

Nearside Front Electrical wiring insecure (1.9.2a)

Nearside Front Headlamp cleaning device inoperative (1.7.2)

Offside Front Electrical wiring insecure (1.9.2a)

Offside Front Headlamp cleaning device inoperative (1.7.2)

Offside Rear Lower Trailing arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Upper Suspension arm ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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

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

Nearside Rear Lower Trailing arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Rear Upper Suspension arm ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Rear Valve stem slightly damaged (4.1.D.1e)

Rear Diff Seals Leaking

Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Pass 16 Feb 2013 110,987 miles
Fail 16 Feb 2013 110,987 miles

Nearside Front Direction indicator not working (1.4.A.2c)

Pass 18 Feb 2012 108,793 miles

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

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

Pass 15 Mar 2011 105,798 miles
Fail 15 Mar 2011 105,798 miles

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Fail 18 Feb 2010 99,337 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 18 Feb 2010 99,337 miles
Pass 16 Oct 2008 93,703 miles
Pass 1 Nov 2007 88,306 miles
Pass 8 Nov 2006 83,232 miles
Fail 6 Nov 2006 83,232 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

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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T765 ARX is a 1999 BMW M5 in Green with a 4,941cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 71.4%.

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 T765 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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T765 ARX is a 1999 BMW M5, first registered on 6 May 1999.

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