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B15 MSN

2000 BMW M5

Blue Petrol 4941cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires7 Mar 2026
Tests21 (18 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate85.7%

Mileage

187,153 mi
Last recorded187,153 miles
Recorded on21 Feb 2025
Typical for 2000 BMW M5102,280 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationB15 MSN
MakeBMW
ModelM5
Year2000
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine4,941cc

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MOT History

18 pass 3 fail
Pass 21 Feb 2025 187,153 miles

Nearside Rear Suspension rod corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2mm (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Suspension rod corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 3mm (5.2.3 (e))

diff mounting rubber split

Pass 8 Mar 2024 186,528 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Suspension rod corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 17 Feb 2023 185,881 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Slight oil leak at o/s of engine.

Pass 11 Feb 2022 185,097 miles
Pass 20 Jan 2021 184,318 miles
Pass 27 Jul 2019 181,840 miles
Pass 27 Jul 2018 177,150 miles
Pass 24 Mar 2017 169,555 miles

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

Nearside Rear Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Pass 24 Mar 2016 156,147 miles

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

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

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

Pass 16 Mar 2015 144,980 miles

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

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

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

Pass 18 Mar 2014 134,332 miles

both rear tyres wearing low but not to excess

rear brake pipes slightly corroded but not to excess

Fail 18 Mar 2014 134,331 miles

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

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

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

both rear tyres wearing low but not to excess

rear brake pipes slightly corroded but not to excess

Pass 18 Mar 2013 125,152 miles

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

leak from rear diff

Fail 18 Mar 2013 125,150 miles

Nearside 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)

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 pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

leak from rear diff

Pass 14 Mar 2012 115,788 miles

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

both front tyres wearing low on edges but not to excess

Pass 14 Mar 2011 107,493 miles

Fuel pipe/s corroded

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

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

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

Pass 9 Mar 2010 97,789 miles
Pass 3 Mar 2009 87,338 miles
Pass 7 Apr 2008 78,101 miles
Pass 30 Oct 2006 66,859 miles
Fail 27 Oct 2006 66,856 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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B15 MSN is a 2000 BMW M5 in Blue with a 4,941cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 85.7%.

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 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 B15 MSN, 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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B15 MSN is a 2000 BMW M5, first registered on 1 March 2000.

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