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V376 PPU

1999 BMW M5

Blue Petrol 4941cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires12 Jun 2025
Tests21 (17 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate81%

Mileage

229,147 mi
Last recorded229,147 miles
Recorded on13 Jun 2024
Typical for 1999 BMW M5101,932 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationV376 PPU
MakeBMW
ModelM5
Year1999
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine4,941cc

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MOT History

17 pass 4 fail
Pass 13 Jun 2024 229,147 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Pass 5 Feb 2022 228,761 miles

Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

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

Offside Obligatory mirror slightly damaged (3.3 (b) (i))

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

Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Pass 6 Feb 2021 225,872 miles

Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))

Offside Obligatory mirror slightly damaged (3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 14 Jan 2020 223,899 miles
Pass 19 Jan 2019 219,212 miles
Pass 23 Sep 2017 215,033 miles
Fail 23 Sep 2017 215,033 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 23 Sep 2016 205,462 miles
Pass 24 Sep 2015 190,949 miles

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

engine covers ///// under trayes fitted preventing full inspection

Pass 15 Sep 2014 177,494 miles

Exhaust noisy (7.1.4)

Fuel pipe/s corroded

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

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

Offside Side repeater obscured but not more than 50% (1.4.A.2d)

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Rear Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

rear diff has a slight oil leak

Pass 2 Sep 2013 157,947 miles

Fuel pipe/s corroded

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Pass 30 Aug 2012 138,707 miles

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

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

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

front tyres worn outer edge

Pass 1 Sep 2011 118,485 miles
Pass 19 Aug 2010 109,125 miles
Fail 18 Aug 2010 109,119 miles

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

Pass 20 Aug 2009 97,422 miles
Pass 6 Oct 2008 89,455 miles
Fail 4 Oct 2007 84,066 miles

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

a.slight free play though steering wheel

Pass 4 Oct 2007 84,066 miles

a.slight free play though steering wheel

Pass 29 Sep 2006 76,147 miles
Fail 28 Sep 2006 96,124 miles

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

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.C.1b)

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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V376 PPU is a 1999 BMW M5 in Blue with a 4,941cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 81%.

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 V376 PPU, 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 V376 PPU registered?

V376 PPU is a 1999 BMW M5, first registered on 17 November 1999.

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