1999 BMW M5 4.9L Petrol · M5 WML
1999 BMW M5 (4.9L, petrol). First registered 01/05/1999. Recorded mileage 144,994 miles. MOT valid until 05/12/2026. Taxed until 01/02/2027.
- Make & Model
- BMW M5
- Year / Origin
- 1999 · Manchester
- Safety Recall
- Unknown
- MOT Status
- Valid until 05/12/2026
- Road Tax
- Taxed (01/02/2027)
- Recorded Mileage
- 144,994 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
M5 WML Key Findings
- 5 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT passed on 06/11/2025
- 144,994 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 2 historical MOT failures
- No defects recorded at the latest MOT
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.
M5 WML Mileage History
- 07/11/2023137,177 mi
- 08/11/2023137,189 mi+12 mi
- 27/11/2024141,391 mi+4,202 mi
- 06/12/2024141,469 mi+78 mi
- 06/11/2025144,994 mi+3,525 mi
Average of roughly 3,912 miles per year across 5 recorded odometer readings.
M5 WML 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 WML) between November 2023 and November 2025.
The record contains 3 passes and 2 failures.
The most recent test on 06 November 2025 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: Tyres (1 issue), Lighting (1 issue), Brakes (1 issue), Bodywork (1 issue). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.
In total 2 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: “Offside Lower Integral body structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced ”; “Nearside Front Upper Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))”; “Nearside Front Side repeater not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))”.
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