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T781 UCH

1999 BMW M5

Blue Petrol 4941cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires5 Jan 2027
Tests26 (16 pass, 10 fail)
Pass rate61.5%

Mileage

144,935 mi
Last recorded144,935 miles
Recorded on6 Jan 2026
Typical for 1999 BMW M5101,932 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationT781 UCH
MakeBMW
ModelM5
Year1999
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine4,941cc

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MOT History

16 pass 10 fail
Pass 6 Jan 2026 144,935 miles

Nearside sill rusted inner and outer

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened n/s and o/s (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

plastic guards on underbody

Fail 6 Jan 2026 144,935 miles

Nearside Lower Driver's view of the road through the swept area of the windscreen significantly affected by an obstruction (3.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside sill rusted inner and outer

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened n/s and o/s (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

plastic guards on underbody

Pass 9 Nov 2022 144,919 miles

underside of vehicle rusty

Pass 4 Nov 2021 144,901 miles

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

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

Pass 19 Jul 2018 144,415 miles

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

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

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

fuel pipes rusty along floor

Fail 11 Jul 2018 144,413 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Lower Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt front most (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Rear Brake pipe likely to become detached or damaged steel pipes chafing together (1.1.11 (d) (ii))

Offside Vehicle structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced Floor to inner sill section visible is about 12 inches long (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Nearside Front Undertray likely to become detached (6.2.1 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Parking brake efficiency less than 50% of the required value (1.4.2 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

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

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

fuel pipes rusty along floor

Pass 6 Jul 2017 143,072 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Fail 5 Jul 2017 143,072 miles

Central Headlamp aim too low and too far to the right. (1.8)

Nearside Rear Rear position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Offside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded jacking area under covers floor ex corroded (5.2.6)

Offside Front brake caliper securing device missing (3.5.1j)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Pass 6 Jul 2016 142,248 miles

Nearside Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

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

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

front to rear fuel line corroded

Fail 6 Jul 2016 142,248 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Nearside Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

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

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

front to rear fuel line corroded

Pass 2 Jul 2015 140,720 miles

Offside Rear Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Rear Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Fail 2 Jul 2015 140,720 miles

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

Offside Rear Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Rear Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Pass 21 Jun 2014 139,154 miles

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

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

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

Pass 18 Jul 2013 135,477 miles
Fail 18 Jul 2013 135,448 miles

Exhaust catalytic converter missing where one was fitted as standard (7.1.3)

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

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content at idle excessive (7.3.D.4)

Pass 6 Jul 2012 130,471 miles

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

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

front brake pipes and front to rear brake pipes corroding

offside rear sill area weld repair and corrosion

Pass 2 Jul 2011

front reg plate deteriorating

front to rear brake pipes corroding

front tyres worn

Fail 1 Jul 2011

Offside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

front reg plate deteriorating

front to rear brake pipes corroding

front tyres worn

Pass 23 Jun 2010

Suspension joint nearside upper dust cover split/missing

front to rear metal brake pipes heavily corroded

nearside front front lower ball joint has minor movement

offside sill and rear wheel arch areas starting to corrode

Fail 18 Jun 2010

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar attachment bracket/mounting fractured (2.4.G.1)

Suspension joint nearside upper dust cover split/missing

front to rear metal brake pipes heavily corroded

nearside front front lower ball joint has minor movement

offside sill and rear wheel arch areas starting to corrode

rear differential seal has failed

Pass 16 Jun 2009 103,196 miles

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

Rear Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

both front tyres worn

front and rear brake discs worn

Fail 15 Jun 2009 103,167 miles

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

Offside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b) DANGEROUS

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

Rear Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

both front tyres worn

front and rear brake discs worn

Pass 18 Jun 2008 92,740 miles

o/s/r tyre worn on inner edge

Fail 18 Jun 2008 92,740 miles

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar attachment bracket/mounting fractured (2.4.G.1)

o/s/r tyre worn on inner edge

Pass 16 Jun 2007 84,554 miles

both front tyres worn on outter edges † †front brake pads worn low

Pass 13 Jun 2006 77,002 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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T781 UCH is a 1999 BMW M5 in Blue with a 4,941cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 26 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 61.5%.

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 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 T781 UCH, 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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T781 UCH is a 1999 BMW M5, first registered on 17 June 1999.

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