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1999 BMW M5 4.9L Petrol · T472 ARY

T472 ARY

1999 BMW M5 (4.9L, petrol). First registered 01/08/1999. Recorded mileage 138,578 miles. MOT valid until 24/02/2027. Taxed until 01/02/2027.

Make & Model
BMW M5
Year / Origin
1999
MOT Status
Valid until 24/02/2027
Road Tax
Taxed (01/02/2027)
Recorded Mileage
138,578 mi
ULEZ Compliance
Check Required (Pre-Euro 4 Petrol)
Fuel & Engine
PETROL · 4.9L
Reliability Guide
Common Faults
MOT Status
Valid
Valid until 24/02/2027
Tax Status
Taxed
Tax due 01/02/2027
Fuel Type
PETROL
Year
1999
Engine
4941cc

T472 ARY Key Findings

  • 4 MOT tests recorded
  • Latest MOT passed on 25/02/2026
  • 138,578 miles recorded at latest MOT
  • 1 historical MOT failure
  • 4 defects noted at the latest MOT
  • Recurring lighting items (3 mentions)

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MOT Roadworthiness Analysis
85
/ 100 · Good
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MOT Roadworthiness: Good

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✓ Good MOT pass rate (75%)
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Reliability & Known Issues

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.

T472 ARY Mileage History

  1. 28/12/2022137,489 mi
  2. 04/01/2023137,602 mi+113 mi
  3. 31/01/2024137,713 mi+111 mi
  4. 25/02/2026138,578 mi+865 mi

Average of roughly 344 miles per year across 4 recorded odometer readings.

T472 ARY MOT History

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MOT Analysis

Interpretation generated from the recorded test data above — not an official DVSA statement and not a substitute for an independent inspection.

4 MOT tests are recorded for this 1999 BMW M5 (T472 ARY) between December 2022 and February 2026.

The record contains 3 passes and 1 failure.

The most recent test on 25 February 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 (3 issues), Brakes (1 issue). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.

In total 4 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 Side repeater incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))”; “Nearside Front Road wheel fixing missing (5.2.1 (a) (i))”; “Offside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))”.

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