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V354 EJT

1999 BMW M5

Blue Petrol 4941cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires21 Dec 2020
Tests17 (12 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate70.6%

Mileage

138,948 mi
Last recorded138,948 miles
Recorded on22 Jun 2019
Typical for 1999 BMW M5101,932 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationV354 EJT
MakeBMW
ModelM5
Year1999
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine4,941cc

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MOT History

12 pass 5 fail
Pass 22 Jun 2019 138,948 miles
Pass 6 Jun 2018 136,647 miles

Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear jacking point block missing

both rear indicators slightly discoloured

diff oil leak

front headlamp glasses deteriorating

Fail 5 Jun 2018 136,646 miles

Offside Rear Rear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear jacking point block missing

both rear indicators slightly discoloured

diff oil leak

front headlamp glasses deteriorating

Fail 11 May 2018 136,537 miles

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

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

Nearside Rear Brake hose excessively deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

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

Nearside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded Inner & Outer Sill Corroded & Holed (5.2.6)

Nearside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded Inner & Outer Sill Corroded & Holed (5.2.6)

Offside Rear Brake hose excessively deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

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

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

Nearside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive Outer Sill (5.2.6)

Nearside Fuel pipe slightly damaged Corroded (7.2.2)

Offside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive Outer Sill (5.2.6)

Pass 22 Feb 2017 129,836 miles

Fuel pipe slightly damaged pipe corroded under vehicle (7.2.2)

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

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

Nearside Rear Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive jacking point/sill (2.4.A.3)

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

Offside Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive jacking point/sill (2.4.A.3)

Pass 7 Jun 2014 118,924 miles
Pass 27 Apr 2013 105,206 miles
Pass 17 May 2012 100,671 miles
Fail 14 May 2012 100,671 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

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

Pass 23 Feb 2011 94,021 miles
Pass 18 May 2010 89,737 miles
Pass 14 Apr 2009 83,502 miles
Fail 7 Apr 2009 83,501 miles

Offside Front Headlamp aim aimed so that it dazzles other road users (1.8.A.1a)

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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

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

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

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

slight movment at off side front wheel

Pass 7 May 2008 78,139 miles
Fail 1 May 2008 78,134 miles

Nearside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Offside Front Headlamp aim aimed so that it dazzles other road users (1.8.A.1a)

Offside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Rear Rear position lamp(s) excessively deteriorated so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)

Pass 8 May 2007 73,080 miles
Pass 17 May 2006 67,562 miles

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

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

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

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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V354 EJT is a 1999 BMW M5 in Blue with a 4,941cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70.6%.

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 V354 EJT, 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 V354 EJT registered?

V354 EJT is a 1999 BMW M5, first registered on 1 September 1999.

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