1999 BMW M5 4.9L Petrol · T370 BFR
1999 BMW M5 (4.9L, petrol). First registered 21 May 1999. Recorded mileage 122,673 miles. MOT expired on 26 Apr 2026.
- Make & Model
- BMW M5
- Year / Origin
- 1999
- Safety Recall
- Unknown
- MOT Status
- Expired on 26 Apr 2026
- Road Tax
- —
- Recorded Mileage
- 122,673 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- Check Required (Pre-Euro 4 Petrol)
- Fuel & Engine
- Petrol · 4.9L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
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T370 BFR Key Findings
- 3 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT passed on 28/04/2025
- 122,673 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 3 defects noted at the latest MOT
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
T370 BFR MOT History
Interpretation generated from the recorded test data above — not an official DVSA statement and not a substitute for an independent inspection.
3 MOT tests are recorded for this 1999 BMW M5 (T370 BFR) between May 2022 and April 2025.
The record contains 3 passes and 0 failures.
The record shows no MOT failures, although 3 advisory notices note items to monitor.
Across all tests, the most frequently flagged areas are: Lighting (1 issue), Exhaust & Emissions (1 issue). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.
In total 3 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.
T370 BFR Mileage History
- 26/05/2022120,190 mi
- 22/03/2024122,148 mi+1,958 mi
- 28/04/2025122,673 mi+525 mi
Average of roughly 849 miles per year across 3 recorded odometer readings.
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MOT Roadworthiness: Average
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