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V74 HEH

1999 BMW M5

Blue Petrol 4941cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires7 Dec 2023
Tests17 (14 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate82.4%

Mileage

184,419 mi
Last recorded184,419 miles
Recorded on8 Dec 2022
Typical for 1999 BMW M5101,932 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationV74 HEH
MakeBMW
ModelM5
Year1999
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine4,941cc

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MOT History

14 pass 3 fail
Pass 8 Dec 2022 184,419 miles

Offside Outer Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced Sill, front to rear (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Supplementary restraint system warning lamp does not illuminate (7.1.6 (a))

Pass 8 Jun 2019
Fail 30 Aug 2018 62,987 miles

Emissions not tested exhaust catalytic converters missing (8.2.1.2 (d))

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt lower rear track control arm outer ball joint dust cover split (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Nearside Rear Suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt upper rear track control arm outer ball joint dust cover split (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt lower rear track control arm outer ball joint dust cover split (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Rear Suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt upper rear track control arm outer ball joint dust cover split (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Brake pipe leaking on a hydraulic braking system brake pipes underside corroded and leaking over fuel tank (1.1.11 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Parking brake efficiency less than 50% of the required value (1.4.2 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

both rear brake discs worn pitted showing corrosion

exhaust hangers corroded/missing front centre but exhaust still secure with remaining hangers

front brake discs worn pitted/corroding with slight distortion

fuel pipes underside running to rear corroded weakening

n/s/f brake pipe feeding flexi hose under wheel arch showing corrosion weakening

nail in o/s/r tyre

o/s outer sill corroded weaking

o/s/f brake pipe feeding flexi hose under wheel arch showing corrosion weakening

oil weaping on rear diff

slight oil leaks

vehicle underside and body showing corrosion in places

Pass 1 Sep 2017 62,240 miles

both front brake disc worn and wearing uneven on outer faces rusty pitting

both rear brake discs wearing slightly uneven on outer faces

brake pipe feeding n/s/f flexi hose corroded

brake pipe feeding o/s/f flexi hose corroded

brake pipe running to rear underside and over rear subframe corroded in places

child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

front exhaust clamp hanger corroded/missing but system still well supported

fuel pipe running to rear underside starting to corrode

n/s and o/s rear upper rear track control arm outer pin and bushes dust covers cracking

n/s outer sill showing corrosion in places

o/s outer sill showing corrosion front to rear

o/s/f anti roll bar dust cover starting to deteriorate cracking

power steering pipes to and from pump slight weapage of oil

rear diff has slight oil leak

slight oil leaks weapage on both sides of engine

vehicle pulls to side on test drive

Pass 7 Mar 2016 60,778 miles
Pass 3 Mar 2015 60,372 miles

Nearside Front Tie bar/rod ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Front Tie bar/rod ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

both front discs slightly corroded

Pass 3 Mar 2014 55,258 miles

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

Nearside Front Tie bar/rod ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Tie bar/rod ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Pass 6 Mar 2013 147,850 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Fuel pipe/s corroded

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Rear Upper Suspension arm ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) has slight seepage (2.3.3b)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

airbag light on

front to rear brake pipes undersealed, unable to properly assess them for corrosion

nearside door mirror slightly insecure

offside headlamp has slight movement but not insecure

rear diff weeping oil

Pass 27 Jan 2012 143,661 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 11 Jan 2011 133,125 miles
Pass 7 Dec 2009 131,172 miles

Damage to nearside rear bodywork

Pass 15 Nov 2008 124,026 miles

Offside Front Front position lamp(s) slightly affected by the operation of another lamp (1.1.A.3f)

Fail 15 Nov 2008 124,026 miles

Offside Front Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Offside Front Front position lamp(s) slightly affected by the operation of another lamp (1.1.A.3f)

Fail 10 Dec 2007 116,477 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp not in a clean condition affecting beam image (1.2.4a)

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage insecure (2.4.G.1)

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

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

Offside Front Headlamp not in a clean condition affecting beam image (1.2.4a)

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

Pass 10 Dec 2007 116,477 miles
Pass 7 Dec 2006 90,706 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

front axle tyres fitted 245/40/18 †rear axle tyres fitted 275/35/18

Pass 26 Oct 2005 68,662 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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V74 HEH is a 1999 BMW M5 in Blue with a 4,941cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 82.4%.

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 V74 HEH, 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 V74 HEH registered?

V74 HEH is a 1999 BMW M5, first registered on 12 November 1999.

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