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V596 DBR

1999 BMW M5

Black Petrol 4941cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires3 Oct 2013
Tests13 (7 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate53.8%

Mileage

159,013 mi
Last recorded159,013 miles
Recorded on4 Oct 2012
Typical for 1999 BMW M5101,932 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationV596 DBR
MakeBMW
ModelM5
Year1999
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine4,941cc

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MOT History

7 pass 6 fail
Pass 4 Oct 2012 159,013 miles

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

Nearside Inner Ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

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

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

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

Pass 26 Aug 2011 149,168 miles

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

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

Fail 1 Aug 2011 149,139 miles

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

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage severely distorted (2.4.G.1)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

slight play in the offside steering system

Pass 4 May 2010 140,955 miles
Fail 1 May 2010 140,955 miles

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.D.4)

Pass 5 May 2009 131,984 miles
Fail 5 May 2009 131,984 miles

Offside Front Brake hose twisted (3.6.B.4c)

Offside Front Drag link end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

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

advise o/s/f tyre splits inner wall

Pass 10 Mar 2008 120,185 miles

cut in nearside front tyre

nearside front anti-roll bar link cover split

under tray loose

Fail 29 Feb 2008 120,029 miles

Brake performance not tested (3.7.A.1)

Brake performance not tested (3.7.A.1)

Nearside Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Nearside Front Brake hose twisted (found during steering lock to lock check) (2.2.D.2b)

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

Offside Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Offside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

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

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

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

cut in nearside front tyre

nearside front anti-roll bar link cover split

offside rear tyre side wall damaged

offside rear tyre side wall splitting

under tray loose

Pass 14 Feb 2007 111,371 miles
Fail 9 Feb 2007 111,243 miles

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

Nearside Front Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Offside Front Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

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

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

front brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

Air bag lamp on †

Nearside Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

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

Offside Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

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

Slight damage to nearside front tyre sidewall.

Pass 5 Sep 2005 92,524 miles
Fail 30 Aug 2005 92,524 miles

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

near side front tyre wall damaged

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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V596 DBR is a 1999 BMW M5 in Black with a 4,941cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 53.8%.

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 V596 DBR, 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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V596 DBR is a 1999 BMW M5, first registered on 1 September 1999.

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