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V243 DGK

1999 BMW M5

Black Petrol 4941cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires31 Mar 2027
Tests22 (18 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate81.8%

Mileage

133,322 mi
Last recorded133,322 miles
Recorded on1 Apr 2026
Typical for 1999 BMW M5101,932 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationV243 DGK
MakeBMW
ModelM5
Year1999
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine4,941cc

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MOT History

18 pass 4 fail
Pass 1 Apr 2026 133,322 miles
Fail 31 Mar 2026 133,322 miles

Nearside Rear Other passenger door cannot be opened from outside the vehicle (6.2.3 (a))

Pass 24 Mar 2025 132,787 miles

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

Pass 22 Mar 2024 132,409 miles

Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Nearside and Offside (5.2.3 (e))

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

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

Pass 27 Mar 2023 131,981 miles
Pass 16 Sep 2019 131,912 miles

Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Both-worn on outer edges (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 12 Sep 2018 131,211 miles
Fail 12 Sep 2018 131,211 miles

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

Pass 14 Sep 2017 129,612 miles
Fail 24 Apr 2017 129,576 miles

Front Headlamp cleaning device obviously defective (1.7.2)

Nearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement Rear (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Rear Inner Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

Offside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement Rear (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Offside Rear Inner Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

All tyre valves cracked

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

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

Rear diff leaking

Pass 12 Apr 2016 128,642 miles

All tyre valves cracking

Pass 16 Apr 2015 124,225 miles

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

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

Pass 17 Apr 2014 119,709 miles

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

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

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

Pass 17 Apr 2013 115,141 miles

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

Pass 13 Apr 2012 110,430 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Pass 14 Apr 2011 104,542 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Pass 13 Apr 2010 99,028 miles
Pass 1 Apr 2009 91,492 miles
Pass 4 Apr 2008 84,454 miles

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

Pass 3 Apr 2007 79,324 miles
Pass 25 Mar 2006 72,768 miles
Fail 24 Mar 2006 72,712 miles

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

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

Offside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

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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V243 DGK is a 1999 BMW M5 in Black with a 4,941cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 81.8%.

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 V243 DGK, 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 V243 DGK registered?

V243 DGK is a 1999 BMW M5, first registered on 18 November 1999.

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