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V10 POO

1999 BMW M5

Black Petrol 4941cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires14 Jul 2027
Tests6 (4 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

73,309 mi
Last recorded73,309 miles
Recorded on15 Jul 2026
Typical for 1999 BMW M5101,932 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationV10 POO
MakeBMW
ModelM5
Year1999
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine4,941cc

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MOT History

4 pass 2 fail
Pass 15 Jul 2026 73,309 miles

Nearside Rear Upper Suspension arm ball joint has slight play forward most (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Fail 15 Jul 2026 73,308 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid both (3.5 (a))

Nearside Rear Upper Suspension arm ball joint has slight play forward most (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 2 Apr 2025 72,858 miles

Nearside Rear Outer Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Front bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 17 Jan 2023 67,756 miles
Pass 18 Jan 2022 61,775 miles

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Fail 5 Jan 2022 61,222 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Offside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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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V10 POO is a 1999 BMW M5 in Black with a 4,941cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 6 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 V10 POO, 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 V10 POO registered?

V10 POO is a 1999 BMW M5, first registered on 1 October 1999.

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The MOT history for V10 POO shows 6 tests with a 66.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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