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V45 DKC

1999 BMW M5

Black Petrol 4941cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires12 Jun 2021
Tests10 (9 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate90%

Mileage

79,467 mi
Last recorded79,467 miles
Recorded on13 Jun 2020
Typical for 1999 BMW M5101,932 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationV45 DKC
MakeBMW
ModelM5
Year1999
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine4,941cc

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MOT History

9 pass 1 fail
Pass 13 Jun 2020 79,467 miles
Pass 11 Nov 2017 78,740 miles
Pass 1 Oct 2016 77,655 miles
Fail 1 Oct 2016 77,655 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm all 4 tyres worn (4.1.E.1)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 17 Apr 2015 76,035 miles
Pass 2 Dec 2013 70,871 miles

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

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

Pass 5 May 2009 99,004 miles

all 4 tyres close to legal limits

Pass 14 Apr 2008 92,452 miles

front to rear brake pipe by fuel tank slightly corroded

Pass 16 Mar 2007 81,689 miles
Pass 2 Feb 2006 70,344 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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V45 DKC is a 1999 BMW M5 in Black with a 4,941cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 90%.

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 V45 DKC, 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 V45 DKC registered?

V45 DKC is a 1999 BMW M5, first registered on 1 September 1999.

Is V45 DKC safe to buy?

The MOT history for V45 DKC shows 10 tests with a 90% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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