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V667 EWV

1999 BMW M5

Blue Petrol 4941cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires20 Nov 2026
Tests24 (19 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate79.2%

Mileage

210,108 mi
Last recorded210,108 miles
Recorded on21 Nov 2025
Typical for 1999 BMW M5101,932 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationV667 EWV
MakeBMW
ModelM5
Year1999
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine4,941cc
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MOT History

19 pass 5 fail
Pass 21 Nov 2025 210,108 miles
Pass 13 Nov 2024 209,070 miles
Pass 7 Nov 2023 206,045 miles
Pass 10 Nov 2022 199,312 miles
Pass 1 Sep 2021 194,062 miles
Fail 24 Aug 2021 194,060 miles

Nearside Front Wheel bearing rough when rotated (5.1.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Anti-lock braking system wheel speed sensor damaged but not excessively outer wiring sheath (1.6 (c))

Pass 11 Aug 2020 192,845 miles
Pass 13 Aug 2019 192,382 miles
Pass 15 Aug 2018 191,560 miles
Pass 10 Aug 2017 191,217 miles
Pass 11 Jul 2014 185,226 miles

Brake Pipes Corroded

Center Fuel Pipes Rusty

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Nearside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Tyre Wearing On Outer Edge

Offside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Offside Rear Inner Wheel Rim Damaged

Oil leak

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) has slight seepage (2.3.3b)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Fail 8 Jul 2014 185,225 miles

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Brake Pipes Corroded

Center Fuel Pipes Rusty

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Nearside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Tyre Wearing On Outer Edge

Offside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Offside Rear Inner Wheel Rim Damaged

Oil leak

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) has slight seepage (2.3.3b)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 6 Aug 2013 172,166 miles
Fail 1 Aug 2013 172,166 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Headlamp cleaning device inoperative (1.7.2)

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside Headlamp cleaning device inoperative (1.7.2)

Pass 1 Aug 2012 162,401 miles

Fuel pipe/s corroded

Nearside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Offside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

headlamp wash not working

Pass 2 Aug 2011 152,658 miles

Offside mirror loose, but is secure

Oil leak

registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Fail 1 Aug 2011 152,659 miles

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.C.1b)

Offside mirror loose, but is secure

Oil leak

registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Pass 16 Aug 2010 141,384 miles

nearside rear upper suspension arm gaitor split

offside rear upper suspension arm bush gaitor split

Fail 10 Aug 2010 141,246 miles

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar attachment bracket/mounting insecure (2.4.G.1)

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

nearside rear upper suspension arm gaitor split

offside rear anti roll bar link gaitor perished

offside rear upper suspension arm bush gaitor split

Pass 17 Aug 2009 129,457 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

handbrake only just met requirements

o/s centre rubber exhaust mount split

Pass 28 Aug 2008 120,147 miles

rear number plate changed on forecourt by customer

rear number plate slightly deteriorated

Pass 4 Sep 2007 102,881 miles
Pass 14 Aug 2006 86,712 miles
Pass 2 Sep 2005 75,169 miles

How Reliable is the BMW M5?

Based on 93,993 MOT tests across 8,068 vehicles.

83.0%
Pass Rate
3,845
Miles/Year
39
Year Lifespan
8,068
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 2,017
Brake pipe excessively corroded 1,177
Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid 883
Headlamp aim too low 833
Tyre has ply or cords exposed 807
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V667 EWV is a 1999 BMW M5 in Blue with a 4,941cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 24 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 79.2%.

Across all 1999 BMW M5 models, the average MOT pass rate is 75.8% with a typical mileage of 101,932 miles. This particular vehicle has performed better than the average for its year.

The most common reason a BMW M5 fails its MOT is tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm, accounting for 2,017 recorded failures. If you're considering buying V667 EWV, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The BMW M5 typically stays on UK roads for around 39 years. At 27 years old, this BMW M5 is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

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What year was V667 EWV registered?

V667 EWV is a 1999 BMW M5, first registered on 3 September 1999.

Is V667 EWV safe to buy?

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