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V595 MAU

1999 BMW M5

Black Petrol 4941cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires3 Dec 2026
Tests20 (17 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate85%

Mileage

97,296 mi
Last recorded97,296 miles
Recorded on4 Dec 2025
Typical for 1999 BMW M5101,932 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationV595 MAU
MakeBMW
ModelM5
Year1999
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine4,941cc

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MOT History

17 pass 3 fail
Pass 4 Dec 2025 97,296 miles
Pass 18 Nov 2024 95,911 miles
Pass 20 Nov 2023 94,648 miles

Central Stop lamp(s) non-obligatory stop lamp not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Fail 10 Aug 2023 94,549 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Central Stop lamp(s) non-obligatory stop lamp not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Brake pipe inadequately clipped or supported chassis pipe loose and rubbing body (1.1.11 (d) (i))

Offside Front Brake pipe inadequately clipped or supported chassis pipe loose and rubbing body (1.1.11 (d) (i))

Pass 10 Sep 2020 93,658 miles
Pass 23 Aug 2019 92,000 miles
Pass 1 Sep 2018 88,464 miles
Pass 14 Jul 2017 87,126 miles
Pass 3 Feb 2016 85,354 miles
Fail 16 Apr 2015 84,324 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (3.4.1c)

Electronic stability system warning lamp indicates a fault (3.4.1c)

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

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

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

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

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Offside Front wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.5.A.2)

Fuel pipe/s corroded

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

rear tyres wearing slightly on inner edges

Pass 30 Dec 2014 82,732 miles

Fuel pipe/s corroded

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

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

Offside Front Ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

nearside front tyre wearing on inner shoulder

Fail 29 Dec 2014 82,708 miles

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

Fuel pipe/s corroded

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

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

Offside Front Ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

nearside front tyre wearing on inner shoulder

Pass 23 Dec 2013 77,807 miles

Check four wheel alignment

Front 2-1 on both banks exhaust clamp broken

Front tyre wearing on inner edge

Rear diff leaking on output shaft seals

Rear tyre slightly feathered on inner edge

Slight play in OSF inner track rod ball joint

Pass 28 Dec 2012 73,820 miles

Rear diff has a small oil leak

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

o/s/f steering knuckle joint has slight play

Pass 23 Dec 2011 70,730 miles
Pass 2 Nov 2010 65,319 miles
Pass 6 Oct 2009 64,759 miles
Pass 15 Oct 2008 63,950 miles
Pass 19 Sep 2007 62,160 miles
Pass 20 Sep 2006 55,387 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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V595 MAU is a 1999 BMW M5 in Black with a 4,941cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 85%.

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 V595 MAU, 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 V595 MAU registered?

V595 MAU is a 1999 BMW M5, first registered on 31 December 1999.

Is V595 MAU safe to buy?

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