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V97 HES

1999 BMW M5

Blue Petrol 4941cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires8 Aug 2018
Tests6 (4 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

140,698 mi
Last recorded140,698 miles
Recorded on9 Aug 2017
Typical for 1999 BMW M5101,932 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationV97 HES
MakeBMW
ModelM5
Year1999
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine4,941cc

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MOT History

4 pass 2 fail
Pass 9 Aug 2017 140,698 miles

Front Inner Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Fail 7 Aug 2017 140,687 miles

Brake pedal spongy (3.3.B.1b)

Nearside Front Suspension has inadequate clearance with the chassis (2.4.A.1a)

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Headlamp cleaning device inoperative (1.7.2)

Nearside Rear Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

Offside Front Headlamp cleaning device inoperative (1.7.2)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Rear Macpherson strut cracked (2.4.G.1)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

engine misfiring

engine noisy

Nearside Front Side repeater slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

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

Offside Front Side repeater slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Front brake disc modified but not seriously weakened (3.5.1n)

both nearside front and nearside rear road wheels are slightly buckled

differential leaking

offside fuel tank strap corroded but the tank is still supported buy the brace bar

Pass 18 Nov 2008 114,944 miles
Pass 24 Nov 2007 103,922 miles

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

Pass 22 Nov 2006 95,150 miles

Fuel pipe/s corroded

Fail 17 Nov 2005 89,889 miles

Nearside Rear rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

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

Offside Rear rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

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

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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V97 HES is a 1999 BMW M5 in Blue with a 4,941cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 6 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 V97 HES, 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 V97 HES registered?

V97 HES is a 1999 BMW M5, first registered on 17 November 1999.

Is V97 HES safe to buy?

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