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V150 FHG

1999 BMW M5

Silver Petrol 4941cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires15 Dec 2024
Tests21 (18 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate85.7%

Mileage

157,683 mi
Last recorded157,683 miles
Recorded on13 Dec 2023
Typical for 1999 BMW M5101,932 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationV150 FHG
MakeBMW
ModelM5
Year1999
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine4,941cc

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MOT History

18 pass 3 fail
Pass 13 Dec 2023 157,683 miles
Pass 16 Dec 2022 155,015 miles
Pass 10 Dec 2021 153,241 miles

Offside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Pass 2 Dec 2020 149,345 miles

slight corossion to both rear jacking points area

Pass 12 Dec 2019 144,230 miles

Both Rear jacking pad areas are corroded, but not excessive

Fuel breather pipe is corroded(Rear,near the tank)

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 20 Oct 2018 141,232 miles
Pass 22 Aug 2017 129,630 miles
Pass 19 Aug 2016 120,234 miles
Pass 15 Jul 2015 112,403 miles
Fail 15 Jul 2015 112,403 miles

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

Nearside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

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

Pass 17 Jul 2014 109,599 miles

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

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

Fail 17 Jul 2014 109,599 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

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

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

Pass 5 Aug 2013 108,436 miles

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

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

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

Pass 15 Aug 2012 106,756 miles
Pass 22 Apr 2011 102,350 miles

advise front discs

Pass 23 Apr 2010 100,013 miles
Pass 22 Apr 2009 95,719 miles

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

Pass 29 Apr 2008 89,267 miles
Fail 29 Apr 2008 89,267 miles

Front Windscreen has damage to an area in excess of a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar locating pin locking device missing (2.4.G.3b)

Pass 22 Nov 2007 87,446 miles

Front brake disc slightly scored (3.5.1h)

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Rear rear brake grabbing slightly (3.7.A.5b)

Offside Rear rear brake grabbing slightly (3.7.A.5b)

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

Pass 5 Oct 2006 72,628 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a slightly reduced damping effect (2.7.5)

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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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V150 FHG is a 1999 BMW M5 in Silver with a 4,941cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 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 V150 FHG, 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 V150 FHG registered?

V150 FHG is a 1999 BMW M5, first registered on 28 October 1999.

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