1999 BMW M5 4.9L Petrol · T472 ARY
1999 BMW M5 (4.9L, petrol). First registered 06 Aug 1999. Recorded mileage 138,578 miles. MOT valid until 24 Feb 2027. Taxed until 01 Feb 2027.
- Make & Model
- BMW M5
- Year / Origin
- 1999
- Safety Recall
- Unknown
- MOT Status
- Valid until 24 Feb 2027
- Road Tax
- Taxed (01 Feb 2027)
- Recorded Mileage
- 138,578 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- Check Required (Pre-Euro 4 Petrol)
- Fuel & Engine
- Petrol · 4.9L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
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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)
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
T472 ARY MOT History
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))”.
T472 ARY Mileage History
- 28/12/2022137,489 mi
- 04/01/2023137,602 mi+113 mi
- 31/01/2024137,713 mi+111 mi
- 25/02/2026138,578 mi+865 mi
Average of roughly 344 miles per year across 4 recorded odometer readings.
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MOT Roadworthiness: Good
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