MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
184,419 miSignificantly above average — investigate
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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))
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
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
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
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)
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
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)
Damage to nearside rear bodywork
Offside Front Front position lamp(s) slightly affected by the operation of another lamp (1.1.A.3f)
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)
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)
Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt
front axle tyres fitted 245/40/18 †rear axle tyres fitted 275/35/18
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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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V74 HEH is a 1999 BMW M5, first registered on 12 November 1999.
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