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V798 DBD

1999 BMW M5

Blue Petrol 4941cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires30 Nov 2026
Tests17 (15 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate88.2%

Mileage

70,125 mi
Last recorded70,125 miles
Recorded on1 Dec 2025
Typical for 1999 BMW M5101,932 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationV798 DBD
MakeBMW
ModelM5
Year1999
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine4,941cc

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MOT History

15 pass 2 fail
Pass 1 Dec 2025 70,125 miles
Pass 3 Feb 2025 70,034 miles
Fail 31 Jan 2025 70,022 miles

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

Nearside Rear Upper Suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt front arm (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Nearside Rear Upper Suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt rear arm (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

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

Offside Rear Upper Suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt front arm (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Pass 28 Feb 2024 69,961 miles
Pass 15 Dec 2022 69,824 miles
Pass 12 Nov 2021 68,905 miles
Pass 18 Mar 2020 66,650 miles
Pass 24 May 2016 66,354 miles
Pass 2 Jul 2012 64,166 miles
Pass 24 Jun 2011 60,041 miles
Pass 2 Jun 2010 54,376 miles
Pass 12 Feb 2010 54,165 miles

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)

Pass 6 Mar 2009 52,239 miles

slight oil leak from diff

Pass 26 Feb 2008 50,524 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 24 Jan 2007 49,393 miles

Both rear tyres getting low

Slight play in off side rear, rear top suspension arm outer ball joint

Fail 24 Jan 2007 49,393 miles

Both rear tyres getting low

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

Slight play in off side rear, rear top suspension arm outer ball joint

Pass 10 Feb 2006 47,386 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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V798 DBD 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 88.2%.

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 V798 DBD, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was V798 DBD registered?

V798 DBD is a 1999 BMW M5, first registered on 26 November 1999.

Is V798 DBD safe to buy?

The MOT history for V798 DBD shows 17 tests with a 88.2% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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