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V766 RJO

1999 BMW M5

Black Petrol 4941cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires3 Nov 2026
Tests29 (20 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate69%

Mileage

92,270 mi
Last recorded92,270 miles
Recorded on4 Nov 2025
Typical for 1999 BMW M5101,932 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationV766 RJO
MakeBMW
ModelM5
Year1999
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine4,941cc

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MOT History

20 pass 9 fail
Pass 4 Nov 2025 92,270 miles

Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Nearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive engine (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive rear diff (8.4.1 (a) (i))

engine covers / under trays / sill kit fitted

o/s/f tyre worn inner edge

Fail 14 Oct 2025 92,268 miles

Brake servo defective or ineffective (1.1.10 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive engine (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive rear diff (8.4.1 (a) (i))

engine covers / under trays / sill kit fitted

o/s/f tyre worn inner edge

Pass 22 Oct 2024 88,863 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Rear Oil leak, but not excessive Diff oil leak (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 18 Oct 2023 86,966 miles

Front Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Front headlight has misting

Rear rear diff leaking

Pass 29 Oct 2022 85,140 miles

Central Rear slight oil leak rear axle

Nearside Rear Outer Nail in tyre ()

Pass 30 Oct 2021 83,683 miles

slight oil leak from rear differential

Pass 3 Nov 2020 81,836 miles

Oil leak, but not excessive rear diff (8.4.1 (a) (i))

front top mounts noisey

Fail 3 Nov 2020 81,836 miles

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

front top mounts noisey

Nearside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive rear diff (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 25 Oct 2019 79,242 miles

Oil leak, but not excessive rear diff (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Fail 25 Oct 2019 79,242 miles

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage insecurely attached (5.3.3 (a) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive rear diff (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 22 Oct 2018 76,287 miles

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

rear diff oil leak.

Pass 23 Oct 2017 73,273 miles

Oil leak diff ()

Fail 21 Oct 2017 73,273 miles

Nearside Rear Upper Suspension arm ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Upper Suspension arm ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Items removed from driver's view prior to test ()

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Offside Front position lamp(s) incorrect colour wrong bulb fitted (1.1.A.3e)

Oil leak diff ()

Pass 14 Oct 2016 70,732 miles
Pass 24 Oct 2015 66,560 miles

Nearside Front Inner Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

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

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

Pass 31 Oct 2014 63,312 miles

Nearside Front Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

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

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

Oil leak

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

Pass 28 Oct 2013 59,497 miles

Power steering component(s) has slight seepage from a component (2.3.3b)

oil leak rear diff

Fail 28 Oct 2013 59,497 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Power steering component(s) has slight seepage from a component (2.3.3b)

oil leak rear diff

Pass 24 Oct 2012 55,150 miles
Fail 20 Oct 2012 55,150 miles

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

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

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

Pass 19 Oct 2011 51,335 miles

Nearside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

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

unable to check door sills correctly due to plastic sill covers fitted

Pass 20 Oct 2010 48,670 miles
Fail 19 Oct 2010 48,670 miles

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

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

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

unable to check door sills correctly due to plastic sill covers fitted

Pass 16 Oct 2009 45,163 miles
Fail 16 Oct 2009 45,163 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 13 Oct 2008 40,851 miles

Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

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

sidewall and tread cracking both front tyres

unable to check door sills correctly due to plastic sill covers fitted

wear both rear tyres

Pass 17 Oct 2007 37,441 miles

unable to check door sills correctly due to plastic sill covers fitted

Fail 17 Oct 2007 37,441 miles

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

unable to check door sills correctly due to plastic sill covers fitted

Pass 25 Oct 2006 35,226 miles

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

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

unable to check door sills correctly due to plastic sill covers fitted

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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V766 RJO is a 1999 BMW M5 in Black with a 4,941cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 29 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 69%.

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 V766 RJO, 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 V766 RJO registered?

V766 RJO is a 1999 BMW M5, first registered on 8 December 1999.

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