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V663 FNU

1999 BMW M5

Black Petrol 4941cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires16 Jun 2027
Tests27 (16 pass, 11 fail)
Pass rate59.3%

Mileage

126,016 mi
Last recorded126,016 miles
Recorded on17 Jun 2026
Typical for 1999 BMW M5101,932 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationV663 FNU
MakeBMW
ModelM5
Year1999
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine4,941cc

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MOT History

16 pass 11 fail
Pass 17 Jun 2026 126,016 miles
Pass 9 May 2025 125,951 miles
Fail 8 May 2025 125,951 miles

Offside Front Direction indicator not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Upper Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 1 Nov 2022 125,941 miles
Fail 30 May 2019 125,938 miles

Exhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds default limits (8.2.1.2 (b))

Offside Front Service brake excessively fluctuating (1.2.1 (e))

Offside Rear Brake hose excessively deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

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

Front exhaust mounting clamps broken

Nearside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Pass 31 May 2018 122,207 miles

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

nail in nearside rear tyre

Fail 31 May 2018 122,207 miles

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Rear Headlamp levelling device inoperative (4.1.5 (a))

nail in nearside rear tyre

Pass 23 May 2017

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

centre stop light not working

condensation to nearside headlamp

Pass 1 Jun 2016 114,538 miles

Nearside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive closing sill (5.2.6)

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

condensation to both headlamps

front and rear brake discs worn

hi-level stop light not working

nearside rear tyre low(2.5mm)

Fail 24 May 2016 114,538 miles

Offside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded closing sill (5.2.6)

Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint BOTH REAR LOWER (2.4.G.2)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Nearside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive closing sill (5.2.6)

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

condensation to both headlamps

front and rear brake discs worn

hi-level stop light not working

nearside rear tyre low(2.5mm)

Pass 11 Jun 2015 108,293 miles

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

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

Fail 11 Jun 2015 108,293 miles

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

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

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

Offside Rear rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

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

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

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

Pass 5 Jun 2014 103,979 miles

condensation to nearside headlamp

front exhaust bracket broken - system secure

Fail 4 Jun 2013 100,170 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Nearside Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (1.7.5a)

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

Offside Rear Seat belt damaged but webbing not significantly weakened (5.2.2a)

Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

oil leak from differential nearside driveshaft seal

Pass 4 Jun 2013 100,170 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Nearside Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (1.7.5a)

Offside Rear Seat belt damaged but webbing not significantly weakened (5.2.2a)

Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

oil leak from differential nearside driveshaft seal

Pass 22 Jun 2012 95,067 miles
Fail 21 Jun 2012 95,067 miles

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

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

Nearside Rear Upper Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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

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

Pass 19 Aug 2011 90,443 miles

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

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

Fail 19 Aug 2011 90,443 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

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

Pass 17 Jun 2010 80,941 miles

Fuel pipe/s corroded

Nearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

both sides front tyres worn on outer edges

Pass 10 Jun 2009 74,851 miles
Fail 2 Jun 2009 74,844 miles

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

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

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

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

Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

rear brake imbalance

Pass 16 May 2008 72,311 miles

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

Slight binding on O/s/f

Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1a)

Pass 18 May 2007 69,867 miles
Fail 17 May 2007 69,867 miles

Offside Rear Torque/reaction arm attachment bracket/mounting insecure (2.4.G.1)

Fail 5 Dec 2005 64,794 miles

Offside Headlamp aim too low when the centre of the headlamp is above 850mm from the ground (1.6.B3)

Pass 5 Dec 2005 64,794 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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V663 FNU is a 1999 BMW M5 in Black with a 4,941cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 27 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 59.3%.

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 V663 FNU, 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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V663 FNU is a 1999 BMW M5, first registered on 22 October 1999.

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