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V188 DTF

1999 BMW M5

Blue Petrol 4941cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires7 Oct 2026
Tests28 (19 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate67.9%

Mileage

142,590 mi
Last recorded142,590 miles
Recorded on8 Oct 2025
Typical for 1999 BMW M5101,932 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationV188 DTF
MakeBMW
ModelM5
Year1999
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine4,941cc

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MOT History

19 pass 9 fail
Pass 8 Oct 2025 142,590 miles

Offside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Rear tyre wearing toward inner edge

Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive x2 innersills (5.3.6 (a) (i))

some damage to wipers and possible problem with linkage

Fail 8 Oct 2025 142,590 miles

Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Rear tyre wearing toward inner edge

Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive x2 innersills (5.3.6 (a) (i))

some damage to wipers and possible problem with linkage

Pass 1 Oct 2024 136,504 miles

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive x2 innersills (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Fail 26 Sep 2024 136,504 miles

Bonnet cannot be secured in the closed position (3.1 (b) (i))

Headlamp aim too high x2 (4.1.2 (a))

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar attachment bracket/mounting fractured D bush mounting bracket (5.3.3 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge x2 very worn inner edge (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge almost on limit and very worn inner edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive x2 innersills (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Pass 27 Sep 2023 132,244 miles

Nearside Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive innersill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge x4 wearing edges (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 27 Sep 2023 132,244 miles

Headlamp aim too high x2 (4.1.2 (a))

Nearside Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive innersill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge x4 wearing edges (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 16 Sep 2022 128,868 miles

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

Fail 15 Sep 2022 128,868 miles

Offside Rear Upper Suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt frontmost (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

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

Pass 16 Sep 2021 126,556 miles

Front to rear fuel pipe corroded

some corrosion to fuel tank supporting straps

Fail 8 Sep 2021 126,556 miles

Front passenger door cannot be opened from inside the vehicle (6.2.3 (a))

Offside Rear Upper Suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt rearmost (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Supplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault (7.1.6 (a))

Front to rear fuel pipe corroded

some corrosion to fuel tank supporting straps

Pass 7 Sep 2020 125,278 miles

front to rear pipe corroded

fuel tank straps corroded

Fail 4 Sep 2020 125,278 miles

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar attachment bracket/mounting insecure disconnected D bush clamp (5.3.3 (a) (i))

bonnet safety catch sticking

front to rear pipe corroded

fuel tank straps corroded

Pass 23 Aug 2019 122,310 miles

Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect both (5.3.2 (b))

Nearside Front brake hose slightly twisted

fuel pipe corroded

Fail 22 Aug 2019 122,310 miles

Headlamp aim too high and too far to the left. both (4.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Road wheel badly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Supplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault (7.1.6 (a))

Nearside Front Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect both (5.3.2 (b))

Nearside Front brake hose slightly twisted

Nearside Rear Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

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

fuel pipe corroded

Fail 17 May 2019 122,276 miles

Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Nearside Front Road wheel badly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

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

Nearside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced sill (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Offside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Offside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced sill (7.1.1 (a) (i))

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

Front Fuel Pipe/s corroded to Back ()

Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly twisted (1.1.12 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Rear Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

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

both sills at front rusty

Pass 4 Apr 2018 114,794 miles

Nearside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Offside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Pass 7 Jan 2017 111,301 miles
Pass 6 Jan 2016 109,105 miles
Pass 29 Dec 2014 107,202 miles

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

Nearside Rear Upper Suspension arm ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

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

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

Offside Rear Upper Suspension arm ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

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

Pass 2 Jan 2014 103,962 miles

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

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

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

Fail 2 Jan 2014 103,959 miles

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

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

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

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

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

Pass 31 Dec 2012 102,031 miles
Pass 23 Jan 2012 100,354 miles
Pass 4 Jan 2011 96,853 miles

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

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

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

Pass 29 Dec 2009 94,415 miles
Pass 7 Jan 2009 92,346 miles
Pass 24 Jan 2008 88,850 miles
Pass 25 Jan 2007 84,631 miles

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

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

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

front to rear fuel pipe corroded but not leaking

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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V188 DTF is a 1999 BMW M5 in Blue with a 4,941cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 28 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 67.9%.

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 V188 DTF, 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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V188 DTF is a 1999 BMW M5, first registered on 17 December 1999.

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