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V539 KCV

1999 BMW M5

Blue Petrol 4941cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires9 Nov 2026
Tests21 (18 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate85.7%

Mileage

105,969 mi
Last recorded105,969 miles
Recorded on10 Nov 2025
Typical for 1999 BMW M5101,932 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationV539 KCV
MakeBMW
ModelM5
Year1999
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine4,941cc

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MOT History

18 pass 3 fail
Pass 10 Nov 2025 105,969 miles
Pass 25 Jul 2024 105,941 miles
Pass 31 Aug 2022 105,801 miles
Fail 31 Aug 2022 105,798 miles

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Pass 7 Jun 2021 105,624 miles

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both corroded and pitted on Inner surfaces (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Front Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Offside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Pass 14 Jan 2020 105,436 miles
Pass 24 Aug 2018 99,128 miles

Undertrays fitted obscuring the inspection of some components.

Pass 16 Aug 2017 94,247 miles

under trays fitted obscuring some components

Pass 19 Aug 2016 90,057 miles
Pass 2 Sep 2015 82,755 miles

Front to rear metal fuel pipes corroded

Oil leak from differential pinion seal

Fail 20 Aug 2015 82,739 miles

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

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

Front to rear metal fuel pipes corroded

Oil leak from differential pinion seal

Pass 5 Sep 2014 76,350 miles

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

Pass 2 Sep 2013 69,971 miles

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

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

Pass 23 Aug 2012 64,443 miles
Pass 16 Sep 2011 56,503 miles

corrosion to brake pipes advise att

Pass 9 Jun 2010 52,006 miles
Pass 15 May 2009 47,092 miles
Pass 9 Jun 2008 43,638 miles

front tyres wear on outside edge 3mm tread death advise/att

Pass 12 Jun 2007 38,998 miles
Fail 12 Jun 2007 38,986 miles

Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content at idle excessive (7.3.D.4)

Pass 22 May 2006 36,228 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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V539 KCV 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 85.7%.

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 V539 KCV, 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 V539 KCV registered?

V539 KCV is a 1999 BMW M5, first registered on 17 November 1999.

Is V539 KCV safe to buy?

The MOT history for V539 KCV shows 21 tests with a 85.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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