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2000 BMW M5

Blue Petrol 4941cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires9 May 2024
Tests25 (18 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate72%

Mileage

146,163 mi
Last recorded146,163 miles
Recorded on24 Jun 2026
Typical for 2000 BMW M5102,280 mi

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Vehicle Details

Registration25 TAN
MakeBMW
ModelM5
Year2000
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine4,941cc

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MOT History

18 pass 7 fail
Fail 24 Jun 2026 146,163 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (1.6 (b))

Electronic stability control warning lamp indicates a fault (7.12 (e))

Front Headlamp not working on main beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Front Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Supplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault (7.1.6 (a))

Offside Front Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Nearside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Nearside Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

Offside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Rear Oil leak, but not excessive Differential (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 10 May 2023 142,997 miles

Nearside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Front Obligatory mirror slightly loose held on with tape (3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front Side repeater slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Oil leak, but not excessive rear diff (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 21 Mar 2022 141,734 miles

Nearside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Nearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured Side repeater (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Front Obligatory mirror slightly damaged Starting to de-laminate (3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Fail 21 Mar 2022 141,734 miles

Nearside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Nearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured Side repeater (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Front Obligatory mirror slightly damaged Starting to de-laminate (3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Supplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault (7.1.6 (a))

Pass 15 Jan 2021 141,539 miles
Pass 11 Oct 2019 140,141 miles
Pass 18 Sep 2018 136,025 miles
Pass 21 Oct 2017 131,122 miles

Nearside front and offside front tyre valve stems perishing

Fail 21 Oct 2017 131,122 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (3.4.1c)

Nearside front and offside front tyre valve stems perishing

Pass 21 Oct 2016 124,943 miles
Fail 21 Oct 2016 124,943 miles

Driver's seat fore and aft adjustment mechanism not functioning as intended. (6.2.A.3)

Fail 25 Aug 2016 124,229 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Nearside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Pass 21 Sep 2015 118,197 miles

Nearside Rear Upper Suspension arm ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Upper Suspension arm ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Oil leak.

Pass 23 Aug 2014 109,924 miles
Pass 2 Sep 2013 99,499 miles
Pass 4 Sep 2012 99,121 miles

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

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

Nearside Rear Direction indicators slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

Offside Rear Direction indicators slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Pass 25 Aug 2011 98,894 miles
Pass 27 Aug 2010 98,497 miles
Pass 8 May 2009 88,690 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a slightly reduced damping effect (2.7.5)

Offside Front Shock absorber has a slightly reduced damping effect (2.7.5)

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.C.1b)

rear and offside front brake pipes starting to corrode

rear brake pads getting low??

rear tyre tread 2mm

sill covers fitted

Pass 22 Nov 2008 85,933 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a slightly reduced damping effect (2.7.5)

Offside Front Seat belt damaged but not affecting the operation of the belt (5.2.2a)

offside front brake pipe starting to corrode

rear tyres getting low

Fail 21 Nov 2008 85,927 miles

Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a slightly reduced damping effect (2.7.5)

Offside Front Seat belt damaged but not affecting the operation of the belt (5.2.2a)

offside front brake pipe starting to corrode

rear tyres getting low

Pass 17 Jan 2008 83,369 miles
Pass 27 Mar 2007 68,314 miles
Pass 24 Mar 2006 53,226 miles
Fail 23 Mar 2006 53,225 miles

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar attachment bracket/mounting cracked (2.4.G.1)

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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25 TAN is a 2000 BMW M5 in Blue with a 4,941cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 25 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72%.

Across all 2000 BMW M5 models, the average MOT pass rate is 75.7% with a typical mileage of 102,280 miles. This particular vehicle has a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

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 25 TAN, 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 26 years old, this BMW M5 is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

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25 TAN is a 2000 BMW M5, first registered on 7 September 2000.

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