1999 BMW M5 4.9L Petrol · C6 MTT
1999 BMW M5 (4.9L, petrol). First registered 30/06/1999. Recorded mileage 154,797 miles. MOT valid until 25/04/2027. Currently declared SORN.
- Make & Model
- BMW M5
- Year / Origin
- 1999 · Cardiff
- Safety Recall
- Unknown
- MOT Status
- Valid until 25/04/2027
- Road Tax
- SORN (01/05/2027)
- Recorded Mileage
- 154,797 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
C6 MTT Key Findings
- 5 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT passed on 27/04/2026
- 154,797 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 2 historical MOT failures
- 6 defects noted at the latest MOT
- Recurring lighting items (7 mentions)
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
MOT Roadworthiness: Average
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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.
C6 MTT Mileage History
- 09/08/2023144,218 mi
- 09/08/2024150,648 mi+6,430 mi
- 18/09/2024150,650 mi+2 mi
- 29/10/2025154,751 mi+4,101 mi
- 27/04/2026154,797 mi+46 mi
Average of roughly 3,894 miles per year across 5 recorded odometer readings.
C6 MTT 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 (C6 MTT) between August 2023 and April 2026.
The record contains 3 passes and 2 failures.
The most recent test on 27 April 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: Lighting (7 issues), Bodywork (4 issues), Brakes (4 issues), Tyres (2 issues), Suspension (1 issue). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.
In total 14 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: “Nearside Front Vehicle structure or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of a b”; “Nearside Rear Vehicle structure or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of a bo”; “Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))”.
Common Problems: BMW M5
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