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V340 ELO

1999 BMW M5

Blue Petrol 4941cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires12 Jun 2011
Tests6 (5 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate83.3%

Mileage

142,472 mi
Last recorded142,472 miles
Recorded on4 Jun 2010
Typical for 1999 BMW M5101,932 mi

Above average mileage for this year

4 checks still locked for this BMW
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Vehicle Details

RegistrationV340 ELO
MakeBMW
ModelM5
Year1999
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine4,941cc

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MOT History

5 pass 1 fail
Pass 4 Jun 2010 142,472 miles
Pass 8 Jun 2009 126,191 miles

front inner pads look close on inside edge

rear tyres getting down

sat nav on windscreen (removed)

Pass 7 Jun 2008 117,054 miles

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar attachment bracket/mounting damaged but its strength is not seriously reduced (2.4.G.1)

Pass 13 Jun 2007 107,617 miles

Suspension joint nearside lower dust cover split/missing

Pass 21 Mar 2006 83,589 miles
Fail 21 Mar 2006 83,589 miles

Nearside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

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)

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

front to rear fuel pipes starting to corrode

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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V340 ELO is a 1999 BMW M5 in Blue with a 4,941cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 6 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 83.3%.

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 V340 ELO, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was V340 ELO registered?

V340 ELO is a 1999 BMW M5, first registered on 23 December 1999.

Is V340 ELO safe to buy?

The MOT history for V340 ELO shows 6 tests with a 83.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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