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V386 DCT

1999 BMW M5

Blue Petrol 4941cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires30 Oct 2018
Tests14 (10 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

132,620 mi
Last recorded132,620 miles
Recorded on31 Oct 2017
Typical for 1999 BMW M5101,932 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationV386 DCT
MakeBMW
ModelM5
Year1999
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine4,941cc

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MOT History

10 pass 4 fail
Pass 31 Oct 2017 132,620 miles

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

Fail 21 Oct 2017 132,580 miles

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

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

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

Pass 8 Jan 2016 129,908 miles
Fail 24 Oct 2014 122,657 miles

Nearside Front Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Pass 24 Oct 2014 122,657 miles
Pass 23 Aug 2013 110,152 miles
Pass 23 May 2012 104,125 miles
Pass 27 May 2011 103,034 miles
Fail 26 May 2011 103,033 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

rear brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

front to rear metal fuel pipe corroded

n/s/f main beam inop

Pass 8 Jun 2010 93,672 miles
Pass 27 Aug 2009 91,372 miles
Pass 13 Sep 2007 85,109 miles
Fail 11 Sep 2007 85,073 miles

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

N/S/R tyre as sidewall scuff but is not exposing second ply

Pass 6 Sep 2005 77,455 miles

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)

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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V386 DCT is a 1999 BMW M5 in Blue with a 4,941cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 71.4%.

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 V386 DCT, 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 V386 DCT registered?

V386 DCT is a 1999 BMW M5, first registered on 1 September 1999.

Is V386 DCT safe to buy?

The MOT history for V386 DCT shows 14 tests with a 71.4% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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