1999 BMW M5 4.9L Petrol · C18 EAD
1999 BMW M5 (4.9L, petrol). First registered 03/11/1999. Recorded mileage 141,532 miles. MOT valid until 04/08/2027. Taxed until 01/02/2027.
- Make & Model
- BMW M5
- Year / Origin
- 1999 · Cardiff
- Safety Recall
- Unknown
- MOT Status
- Valid until 04/08/2027
- Road Tax
- Taxed (01/02/2027)
- Recorded Mileage
- 141,532 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- Check Required (Pre-Euro 4 Petrol)
- Fuel & Engine
- Petrol · 4.9L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
- Fuel Type
- Petrol
- Year
- 1999
- Engine
- 4941cc
C18 EAD Key Findings
- 5 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT passed on 06/08/2026
- 2 historical MOT failures
- 5 defects noted at the latest MOT
- Recurring suspension items (13 mentions)
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
MOT Roadworthiness: Good
This rating reflects historical MOT pass rates and recurring advisory wear patterns from official DVSA test logs. Note that roadworthiness does not verify outstanding finance, insurance write-offs, or stolen records.
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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.
C18 EAD Mileage History
- 28/10/2024140,828 mi
- 19/11/2024140,828 mi
- 31/03/2026141,532 mi+704 mi
Average of roughly 496 miles per year across 3 recorded odometer readings.
C18 EAD MOT History
Interpretation generated from the recorded test data above — not an official DVSA statement and not a substitute for an independent inspection.
5 MOT tests are recorded for this 1999 BMW M5 (C18 EAD) between July 2023 and August 2026.
The record contains 3 passes and 2 failures.
The most recent test on 06 August 2026 was a pass, although the earlier record includes 2 failures that buyers may want to investigate.
Across all tests, the most frequently flagged areas are: Suspension (13 issues), Windscreen (4 issues), Brakes (3 issues), Tyres (2 issues), Lighting (2 issues). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.
In total 21 advisory notices are recorded. Advisories flag items that passed but may need attention before the next test; they are not evidence of how well the vehicle has been serviced.
Recorded failure items include: “Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))”; “Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (1.6 (b))”; “Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))”.
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