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V887 GRA

1999 BMW M5

Black Petrol 4941cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires9 Apr 2026
Tests23 (18 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate78.3%

Mileage

96,524 mi
Last recorded96,524 miles
Recorded on27 Mar 2025
Typical for 1999 BMW M5101,932 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationV887 GRA
MakeBMW
ModelM5
Year1999
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine4,941cc

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MOT History

18 pass 5 fail
Pass 27 Mar 2025 96,524 miles

Fuel Pipe/s corroded ()

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

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

Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured Both (4.4.3 (a))

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

Pass 10 Apr 2024 96,431 miles
Pass 19 Apr 2023 96,152 miles

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

Pass 11 May 2022 95,291 miles
Fail 9 May 2022 95,290 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (1.6 (b))

Exhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds manufacturer's specified limits (8.2.1.2 (a))

Exhaust carbon monoxide content at idle exceeds default limits (8.2.1.2 (b))

Exhaust hydrocarbon content after 2nd fast idle exceeds default limits (8.2.1.2 (b))

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Fail 28 Apr 2022 95,257 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault On dash. (1.6 (b))

Supplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault Airbag lamp on dash. (7.1.6 (a))

Central Rear Lower Axle has a light oil leak.

Nearside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Nearside Rear Brake has a light bind.

Offside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Pass 24 Mar 2021 95,117 miles
Pass 11 Mar 2020 95,038 miles

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

advise near side front inner wheel rim slightly deformed

advise rear axle pinion oil seal leaking

Fail 11 Mar 2020 95,038 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (1.6 (b))

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

advise near side front inner wheel rim slightly deformed

advise rear axle pinion oil seal leaking

Pass 14 Mar 2019 94,694 miles
Pass 23 Jan 2018 94,333 miles
Fail 23 Jan 2018 94,331 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 Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover excessively damaged 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)

Pass 6 Feb 2017 91,935 miles
Pass 19 Jan 2016 90,461 miles

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

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

Offside Rear Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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

Pass 28 Jan 2015 86,050 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

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

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

advise both front discs corroded on inner edges

advise near side front door mirror glass deteriorated

advise near side front wheel has slight dent on inner wheel rim

Pass 23 Dec 2013 80,922 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

advise both front disc inner surfaces starting to corrode

advise hand brake just efficint enough

Pass 20 Apr 2012 75,467 miles
Fail 20 Apr 2012 75,467 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a) DANGEROUS

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 9 Sep 2010 70,772 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 8 Apr 2009 67,140 miles

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

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

Pass 30 May 2008 64,369 miles

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

Pass 12 Apr 2007 59,796 miles
Pass 7 Mar 2006 55,653 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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V887 GRA is a 1999 BMW M5 in Black with a 4,941cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 78.3%.

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 V887 GRA, 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 V887 GRA registered?

V887 GRA is a 1999 BMW M5, first registered on 19 November 1999.

Is V887 GRA safe to buy?

The MOT history for V887 GRA shows 23 tests with a 78.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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