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V80 CJW

1999 BMW M5

Blue Petrol 4941cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires6 Apr 2016
Tests13 (9 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate69.2%

Mileage

96,789 mi
Last recorded96,789 miles
Recorded on7 Apr 2015
Typical for 1999 BMW M5101,932 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationV80 CJW
MakeBMW
ModelM5
Year1999
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine4,941cc

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MOT History

9 pass 4 fail
Pass 7 Apr 2015 96,789 miles
Pass 3 Nov 2014 95,778 miles

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

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

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

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

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

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 22 Apr 2013 94,466 miles
Fail 4 Apr 2013 94,464 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (3.4.1c)

Electronic stability system warning lamp indicates a fault (3.4.1c)

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Nearside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

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

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

Offside Rear Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Pass 5 Apr 2012 92,512 miles

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

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

Pass 29 Apr 2011 91,417 miles
Fail 22 Apr 2011 91,395 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content at idle excessive (7.3.D.4)

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

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Headlamp excessively deteriorated so that the light output is severely reduced (1.7.5a)

Pass 28 Jul 2009 86,955 miles
Fail 24 Jul 2009 86,952 miles

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

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

Offside Headlamp not in good working order adversely affecting beam image (1.2.4a)

Pass 25 Jul 2008 79,529 miles
Fail 21 Jul 2008 79,529 miles

Centre Rear Statutory seat belt missing (5.1.1)

Nearside Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

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

Offside Front Brake hose twisted (found during steering lock to lock check) (2.2.D.2b)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Tie bar/rod attachment bracket/mounting bolt missing (2.4.G.1)

Pass 13 Apr 2007 72,815 miles
Pass 3 Apr 2006 63,658 miles

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

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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V80 CJW is a 1999 BMW M5 in Blue with a 4,941cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 69.2%.

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 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 V80 CJW, 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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V80 CJW is a 1999 BMW M5, first registered on 29 October 1999.

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