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V8 MET

1999 BMW M5

Blue Petrol 4941cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires27 Apr 2008
Tests3 (2 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

100,235 mi
Last recorded100,235 miles
Recorded on28 Apr 2007
Typical for 1999 BMW M5101,932 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationV8 MET
MakeBMW
ModelM5
Year1999
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine4,941cc

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MOT History

2 pass 1 fail
Pass 28 Apr 2007 100,235 miles

Offside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

engine & diff. oil leak

Pass 21 Mar 2006 91,999 miles
Fail 20 Mar 2006 91,995 miles

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

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

rear brake application uneven (3.7.B.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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V8 MET is a 1999 BMW M5 in Blue with a 4,941cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 3 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 V8 MET, 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 V8 MET registered?

V8 MET is a 1999 BMW M5, first registered on 1 September 1999.

Is V8 MET safe to buy?

The MOT history for V8 MET shows 3 tests with a 66.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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