1999 BMW M5 4.9L Petrol · M5 FKS
1999 BMW M5 (4.9L, petrol). First registered 01 Nov 1999. Recorded mileage 180,577 miles. MOT valid until 03 Apr 2027. Taxed until 01 Feb 2027.
- Make & Model
- BMW M5
- Year / Origin
- 1999 · Manchester
- Safety Recall
- Unknown
- MOT Status
- Valid until 03 Apr 2027
- Road Tax
- Taxed (01 Feb 2027)
- Recorded Mileage
- 180,577 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- Check Required (Pre-Euro 4 Petrol)
- Fuel & Engine
- PETROL · 4.9L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
M5 FKS Key Findings
- 5 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT passed on 04/04/2026
- 180,577 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 1 historical MOT failure
- No defects recorded at the latest MOT
- Recurring lighting items (2 mentions)
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
MOT Roadworthiness: Good
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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.
M5 FKS Mileage History
- 26/11/2022169,871 mi
- 28/10/2023174,959 mi+5,088 mi
- 05/04/2025175,805 mi+846 mi
- 05/04/2025175,805 mi
- 04/04/2026180,577 mi+4,772 mi
Average of roughly 3,192 miles per year across 5 recorded odometer readings.
M5 FKS 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 (M5 FKS) between November 2022 and April 2026.
The record contains 4 passes and 1 failure.
The most recent test on 04 April 2026 was a pass, although the earlier record includes 1 failure that buyers may want to investigate.
Across all tests, the most frequently flagged areas are: Lighting (2 issues). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.
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