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50+ data pointsMOT History
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
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
underside of vehicle rusty
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))
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
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
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)
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)
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
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
Offside Rear Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)
Rear Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)
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)
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)
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)
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
front reg plate deteriorating
front to rear brake pipes corroding
front tyres worn
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
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
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
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
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
o/s/r tyre worn on inner edge
Offside Rear Anti-roll bar attachment bracket/mounting fractured (2.4.G.1)
o/s/r tyre worn on inner edge
both front tyres worn on outter edges † †front brake pads worn low
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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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