1999 BMW M5 4.9L Petrol · M5 VGS

This M5 passed its most recent MOT in November 2023 with no defects recorded. The vehicle has now gone roughly two and a half years without a recorded test, so its current condition is unknown and requires a thorough inspection before purchase. The MOT history spanning from December 2019 to November 2023 shows five consecutive passes with zero defects logged across that entire period. This is a clean record and suggests the vehicle has been reasonably well maintained during those years. No advisories or wear issues were flagged during any of the tests. The mileage pattern is notably low for a 27-year-old car. At 131,244 miles, the vehicle averages roughly 4,861 miles per year, which is well below typical use. This low annual mileage could indicate either light, careful use or extended periods of standing. Extended standing time on a nearly three-decade-old machine can present its own risks: fuel system varnishing, brake fluid degradation, rubber perishing on seals and hoses, and corrosion in cooling passages or fuel lines are common concerns when vehicles sit idle for months. The recorded mileage has risen only 246 miles over the five years covered by the MOT history, which reinforces the impression of very limited recent use.