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V11 BRM

1999 BMW M5

Black Petrol 4941cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires11 Jun 2024
Tests21 (15 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

175,061 mi
Last recorded175,061 miles
Recorded on12 Jun 2023
Typical for 1999 BMW M5101,932 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationV11 BRM
MakeBMW
ModelM5
Year1999
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine4,941cc

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MOT History

15 pass 6 fail
Pass 12 Jun 2023 175,061 miles

Nearside Front Inner Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Fail 8 Jun 2023 175,058 miles

Nearside Rear Upper Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Inner Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Pass 19 Mar 2021 173,134 miles
Pass 13 Jun 2019 170,621 miles
Fail 13 Jun 2019 170,621 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (1.6 (b))

Pass 5 May 2018 167,706 miles

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

both front tyres worn on edges

Pass 23 May 2017 165,063 miles

front tyres bald on edges

rear tyres 2mm ( minimum 1.6mm)

Pass 18 May 2016 157,098 miles
Fail 18 May 2016 157,098 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (3.4.1c)

Pass 1 May 2015 144,210 miles
Fail 24 Apr 2015 144,205 miles

Nearside Steering arm has relative movement at its fixings (2.2.B.1h)

Offside Rear passenger door cannot be opened from outside the vehicle (6.2.B.1c)

Pass 9 May 2014 132,536 miles

Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Coolant leak

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

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

belly pan missing

both pad warning wires old/rubbing

n/s child lock on

n/s headlamp washer not 100%

n/s/f steering pivot has slight play

oil quite black

steering drop arm was slightly loose

water pump ?

Fail 9 May 2014 132,536 miles

Nearside Front Upper Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Coolant leak

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too low and too far to the left. (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too high and too far to the right. (1.8)

belly pan missing

both pad warning wires old/rubbing

n/s child lock on

n/s headlamp washer not 100%

n/s/f steering pivot has slight play

oil quite black

steering drop arm was slightly loose

water pump ?

Pass 21 May 2013 120,578 miles

Signs of aircon leak

Signs of coolant leak

Wipers a little poor

Oil on engine underside

Fail 16 May 2013 120,578 miles

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

Nearside Front Brake hose twisted (found during steering lock to lock check) (2.2.D.2b)

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

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar missing (2.4.G.1)

Nearside Front Brake hose excessively damaged (3.6.B.4d) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Brake hose excessively damaged (3.6.B.4d) DANGEROUS

Oil on engine underside

Signs of aircon leak

Signs of coolant leak

Wipers a little poor

Pass 11 May 2012 111,412 miles
Pass 12 May 2011 108,648 miles

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

Pass 6 May 2010 96,965 miles
Pass 28 Apr 2009 91,819 miles
Pass 25 Apr 2008 90,860 miles
Pass 22 Nov 2006 85,128 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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V11 BRM is a 1999 BMW M5 in Black 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 V11 BRM, 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 V11 BRM registered?

V11 BRM is a 1999 BMW M5, first registered on 23 September 1999.

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