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V335 PCS

1999 BMW M5

Black Petrol 4941cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires27 Jul 2018
Tests16 (11 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate68.8%

Mileage

134,927 mi
Last recorded134,927 miles
Recorded on26 Jul 2017
Typical for 1999 BMW M5101,932 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationV335 PCS
MakeBMW
ModelM5
Year1999
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine4,941cc

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MOT History

11 pass 5 fail
Pass 26 Jul 2017 134,927 miles
Fail 25 Jul 2017 134,923 miles

Nearside Rear rear brake recording little or no effort Handbrake (3.7.B.5a)

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

Pass 28 Jul 2016 129,469 miles
Pass 10 Mar 2015 126,835 miles
Pass 9 Jan 2014 120,249 miles
Pass 22 Dec 2012 115,725 miles
Pass 23 Dec 2011 108,839 miles
Pass 30 Aug 2010 95,076 miles

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

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

Pass 3 Aug 2009 84,701 miles
Fail 30 Jul 2009 84,622 miles

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

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Pass 18 Aug 2008 78,472 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp damaged but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Nearside Front Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

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

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

nearside front tyre wearing unevenly on outer edge

offside front brake disc worn

offside front outer brake pad worn

Fail 18 Aug 2008 78,472 miles

Offside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Nearside Front Headlamp damaged but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Nearside Front Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

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

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

both front tyres wearing unevenly on outer edges

offside front brake disc worn

offside front outer brake pad worn

Pass 27 Jun 2007 71,882 miles

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

fuel pipes corroded/corroding

oil around engine area

rear differential damp/wet-possible drive shaft oil seals leaking

Fail 26 Jun 2007 71,878 miles

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

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

fuel pipes corroded/corroding

oil around engine area

rear differential damp/wet-possible drive shaft oil seals leaking

Fail 25 Jun 2007 71,875 miles

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

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

Nail in nearside rear tyre

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

fuel pipes corroded/corroding

oil around engine area

rear differential damp/wet-possible rear drive shaft seals leaking

Pass 15 Jul 2005 62,523 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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V335 PCS is a 1999 BMW M5 in Black with a 4,941cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68.8%.

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 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 V335 PCS, 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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V335 PCS is a 1999 BMW M5, first registered on 4 November 1999.

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