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T963 UGP

1999 BMW M5

Black Petrol 4941cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires2 May 2014
Tests12 (8 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

169,212 mi
Last recorded169,212 miles
Recorded on3 May 2013
Typical for 1999 BMW M5101,932 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationT963 UGP
MakeBMW
ModelM5
Year1999
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine4,941cc

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MOT History

8 pass 4 fail
Pass 3 May 2013 169,212 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

diff oil leak

Pass 26 Mar 2012 164,732 miles

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

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

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

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

corrosion in front brake discs

Pass 1 Apr 2011 157,915 miles
Fail 1 Apr 2011 157,915 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose has insufficient room to move, resulting in fouling on any part (3.6.B.4a)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 4 Jun 2010 152,601 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)

Pass 7 May 2009 137,416 miles
Fail 28 Apr 2009 137,415 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Headlamp insecure (1.7.3)

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

Nearside Rear Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

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

oil leak diff area

slight noise o/s/f wheel bearing

slight play n/s/f steering rack

Pass 17 May 2008 118,556 miles
Pass 29 May 2007 93,853 miles

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

only just image of n/s/f head lamp aim

Fail 26 May 2007 93,800 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

Fail 28 Apr 2006 92,017 miles

Offside Rear Tie bar/rod attachment bracket/mounting fractured (2.4.G.1)

Pass 28 Apr 2006 92,017 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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T963 UGP is a 1999 BMW M5 in Black with a 4,941cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 T963 UGP, 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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T963 UGP is a 1999 BMW M5, first registered on 27 May 1999.

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