No, C17 RGO is currently registered under SORN (Statutory Off Road Notification) with the DVLA.

When is the MOT due for C17 RGO?

The MOT for C17 RGO is valid and due for renewal on or before 28 January 2017.

What is the recorded mileage of C17 RGO?

The recorded mileage for C17 RGO is tracked across historical DVSA MOT inspection tests on IsItAGoodCar.

Is C17 RGO ULEZ compliant?

No, C17 RGO does not meet standard ULEZ emissions requirements and would incur a daily charge when driven within the London Ultra Low Emission Zone.

Official DVLA Record

1999 BMW M5 4.9L Petrol · C17 RGO

C17 RGO

1999 BMW M5 (4.9L, petrol). First registered 01/11/1999. MOT status: Expired. Currently declared SORN.

Make & Model: BMW M5
Year / Origin: 1999 · Cardiff
MOT Status: Valid until 28/01/2017
Road Tax: SORN
Recorded Mileage: —
ULEZ Compliance: Check Required (Pre-Euro 4 Petrol)
Fuel & Engine: PETROL · 4.9L
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MOT Status

Expired

Valid until 28/01/2017

Tax Status

SORN

Statutory Off Road (SORN)

Mileage: ---
Fuel Type: PETROL
Year: 1999
Engine: 4941cc

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C17 RGO Key Findings

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MOT Roadworthiness Analysis

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MOT Roadworthiness: Below Average

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✗ MOT Expired or Failed

! Tax Status Unknown

! No MOT history found

! Older vehicle

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Reliability & Known Issues

Known faults for BMW M5

Our database tracks 4 specific mechanical faults and recurring failure patterns identified across UK MOT testing stations for this generation.

1999 Common Problems

Common Problems: BMW M5

Known issues reported by owners and MOT testers.

Timing Chain Guide Wear / VANOS Issues(Serious)
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MOT Status

No MOT history available

No MOT test records were found for this registration. DVSA’s digital archive only covers tests from 2005, so a vehicle that has not been tested since then may legitimately have no visible history.