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V73 DME

1999 BMW M5

Blue Petrol 4941cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires19 May 2022
Tests12 (10 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate83.3%

Mileage

99,321 mi
Last recorded99,321 miles
Recorded on20 May 2021
Typical for 1999 BMW M5101,932 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationV73 DME
MakeBMW
ModelM5
Year1999
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine4,941cc

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MOT History

10 pass 2 fail
Pass 20 May 2021 99,321 miles
Pass 29 Apr 2015 91,462 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Pass 31 Jul 2014 85,803 miles

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

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

Fail 8 May 2014 85,776 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Nearside Front front brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)

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

Offside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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

Offside Front front brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)

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

Pass 15 Jul 2012 79,089 miles
Pass 29 Sep 2011 69,442 miles
Pass 16 Aug 2010 58,616 miles
Pass 21 Sep 2009 51,125 miles
Pass 23 Sep 2008 49,261 miles

bBoth front brake discs slightly corroded & slightly worn

Fail 23 Sep 2008 49,261 miles

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

bBoth front brake discs slightly corroded & slightly worn

Pass 7 Sep 2007 47,218 miles
Pass 29 Aug 2006 42,316 miles

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

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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V73 DME is a 1999 BMW M5 in Blue with a 4,941cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 83.3%.

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 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 V73 DME, 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 V73 DME registered?

V73 DME is a 1999 BMW M5, first registered on 1 September 1999.

Is V73 DME safe to buy?

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