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V477 HUY

1999 BMW M5

Blue Petrol 4941cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires26 Feb 2021
Tests16 (11 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate68.8%

Mileage

151,787 mi
Last recorded151,787 miles
Recorded on27 Feb 2020
Typical for 1999 BMW M5101,932 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationV477 HUY
MakeBMW
ModelM5
Year1999
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine4,941cc

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MOT History

11 pass 5 fail
Pass 27 Feb 2020 151,787 miles
Pass 14 Feb 2019 151,276 miles
Pass 16 Feb 2018 150,093 miles

Front registration plate faded but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Rear registration plate faded but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

brake pipes slight corrosion

slight corrosion nearside and offside rear inner sills

Pass 27 May 2016 149,975 miles

Front Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

front number plate slight damage

fuel line front to rear slight surface corrosion

rear number plate faded

under trays fitted

Fail 24 Mar 2016 149,975 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

Nearside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens so that the light output is severely reduced (1.7.5a)

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Front Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 30 Jan 2015 149,724 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Fail 30 Jan 2015 149,724 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 4 Feb 2014 149,057 miles

nearside headlamp condensated

vehicle been standing (brakes surface corrosion)

Fail 19 Nov 2013 149,057 miles

Direction indicators not working (1.4.A.2c)

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

Exhaust emissions hydrocarbon content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

Front Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

front & rear brake discs rusty( vehicle been standing

fuel pipe surface corrosion

Pass 16 Nov 2009 144,188 miles

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

plastic inner wheel arch covers fitted

Pass 28 Nov 2008 127,689 miles

front tyres worn on edge

fuel pipes corroided

plastic inner wheel arches fitted /belly pan fitted

Fail 18 Nov 2008 127,490 miles

Centre Statutory seat belt missing (5.1.1)

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar insecure (2.4.G.1)

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

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

Offside Headlamp aim beam image kick up to the offside (1.8)

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

BOTH FRONT TYRES WEARING ON EDGES

ENGINE BELLY PAN FITTED

Fuel pipe/s corroded

Pass 21 Nov 2007 109,051 miles

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

plastic under shields / wheel arch covers fitted

Pass 24 Nov 2006 89,241 miles
Fail 23 Nov 2006 89,240 miles

Offside Headlamp aim beam image kick up to the offside (1.8)

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar attachment bracket/mounting bolt missing (2.4.G.1)

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

Nearside and offside rear tyres starting to wear on inner edges

Oil leak

Plastic undershield and inner wheel arch covers fitted

Pass 16 Nov 2005 76,651 miles

Front Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

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

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

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

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

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

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

plastic inner wheel arch covers fitted/sillcovers /belly pan/floor covers fitted

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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V477 HUY is a 1999 BMW M5 in Blue with a 4,941cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68.8%.

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 V477 HUY, 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 V477 HUY registered?

V477 HUY is a 1999 BMW M5, first registered on 15 October 1999.

Is V477 HUY safe to buy?

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