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V144 JAR

1999 BMW M5

Black Petrol 4941cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires28 Dec 2022
Tests14 (12 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate85.7%

Mileage

135,304 mi
Last recorded135,304 miles
Recorded on29 Dec 2021
Typical for 1999 BMW M5101,932 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationV144 JAR
MakeBMW
ModelM5
Year1999
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine4,941cc

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MOT History

12 pass 2 fail
Pass 29 Dec 2021 135,304 miles
Pass 30 Nov 2020 131,290 miles
Pass 27 Nov 2019 131,167 miles
Pass 26 Nov 2018 129,691 miles

Oil leak, but not excessive Engine. (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Fail 23 Nov 2018 129,690 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim so that beam "kick up" is not visible on the screen (4.1.2 (a))

Nearside Rear Road wheel fixing missing (5.2.1 (a) (i))

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

Offside Rear Road wheel fixing missing (5.2.1 (a) (i))

Offside Front Tyre pressure low.

Oil leak, but not excessive Engine. (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 15 Nov 2017 127,601 miles

Front to rear ful pipe corroded

Pass 20 Oct 2014 126,767 miles

nearside front tyre cracking

Pass 22 Oct 2013 125,199 miles

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

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

Pass 4 May 2011 125,179 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 10 Dec 2009 113,071 miles

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

Fail 8 Dec 2009 113,046 miles

Nearside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Offside Headlamp not in good working order adversely affecting beam image (1.2.4a)

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

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

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

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

Pass 14 Jan 2009 102,247 miles
Pass 26 Sep 2007 102,066 miles
Pass 21 Feb 2006 92,747 miles

front brake discs and pads wearing thin.

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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V144 JAR is a 1999 BMW M5 in Black with a 4,941cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 85.7%.

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 performed better than the average for its year.

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 V144 JAR, 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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V144 JAR is a 1999 BMW M5, first registered on 9 November 1999.

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