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V437 KGX

1999 BMW M5

Blue Petrol 4941cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires13 Oct 2026
Tests21 (17 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate81%

Mileage

127,823 mi
Last recorded127,823 miles
Recorded on13 Oct 2025
Typical for 1999 BMW M5101,932 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationV437 KGX
MakeBMW
ModelM5
Year1999
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine4,941cc

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MOT History

17 pass 4 fail
Pass 13 Oct 2025 127,823 miles

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

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

Parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Pass 12 Oct 2024 126,189 miles

Parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Pass 11 Oct 2023 124,406 miles

Parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Pass 14 Oct 2022 124,029 miles
Pass 11 Oct 2021 121,667 miles
Pass 12 Dec 2018 120,954 miles

Fuel Pipe/s corroded ()

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive sill / jacking point (5.3.6 (a) (i))

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

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive sill / jacking point (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Fail 7 Dec 2018 120,934 miles

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage insecure and impairing directional stability (5.3.3 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Fuel Pipe/s corroded ()

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive sill / jacking point (5.3.6 (a) (i))

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

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive sill / jacking point (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Pass 9 Sep 2017 118,906 miles

corrosion rear sills

fuel pipe corroding

nearside rear anti roll link worn

Pass 24 Sep 2016 117,971 miles

Body has slight corrosion both rear jacking points (6.1.B.2)

Brake pipe slightly corroded o.s.front (3.6.B.2c)

Tyre worn close to the legal limit both fronts (4.1.E.1)

Tyre worn close to the legal limit n.s.rear (4.1.E.1)

Pass 15 Sep 2015 111,436 miles

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

Fail 12 Sep 2015 111,436 miles

Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

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

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

Pass 28 Sep 2012 99,803 miles

Fuel pipe/s corroded

Pass 10 Oct 2011 99,396 miles
Pass 8 Oct 2010 97,604 miles
Fail 1 Oct 2010 97,604 miles

Front registration plate margin less than the minimum requirement (6.3.4g)

Nearside Front Headlamp excessively deteriorated so that the light output is severely reduced (1.7.5a)

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

Offside Front Direction indicator not working (1.4.A.2c)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Rear registration plate margin less than the minimum requirement (6.3.4g)

Pass 17 Aug 2009 95,622 miles
Fail 5 Aug 2009 95,488 miles

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

Front registration plate margin less than the minimum requirement (6.3.4g)

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Offside Obligatory mirror insecure (8.1.1)

Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Rear registration plate margin less than the minimum requirement (6.3.4g)

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

Pass 18 Aug 2008 89,442 miles

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

Pass 14 Aug 2007 82,035 miles
Pass 15 Aug 2006 78,108 miles
Pass 16 Aug 2005 67,312 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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V437 KGX 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 V437 KGX, 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 V437 KGX registered?

V437 KGX is a 1999 BMW M5, first registered on 23 December 1999.

Is V437 KGX safe to buy?

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