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D8 DCA

2000 BMW M5

Blue Petrol 4941cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires22 Oct 2026
Tests25 (22 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate88%

Mileage

145,146 mi
Last recorded145,146 miles
Recorded on30 Sep 2025
Typical for 2000 BMW M5102,280 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationD8 DCA
MakeBMW
ModelM5
Year2000
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine4,941cc

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MOT History

22 pass 3 fail
Pass 30 Sep 2025 145,146 miles
Pass 19 Oct 2024 144,969 miles
Pass 19 Oct 2023 144,627 miles
Pass 8 Oct 2022 144,382 miles
Pass 23 Oct 2021 137,098 miles

Corrosion around off side rear and near side front jacking points.

Pass 22 Sep 2020 132,909 miles
Pass 5 Oct 2019 129,793 miles

Corrosion underside

Pass 13 Oct 2018 128,274 miles

Nearside Front tyre wearing on inner edge

corrosion, nearside front jacking point area

fuel pipes corroded

Pass 14 Oct 2017 127,546 miles

Nearside Front tyre worn , inner edge

fuel pipe corroded

Pass 5 Nov 2016 125,935 miles

Nearside Track rod end ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

Pass 14 Nov 2015 122,787 miles

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

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

Pass 15 Nov 2014 111,742 miles

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

Pass 16 Nov 2013 105,676 miles

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

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

all brake pipes slightly corroded

both front exhaust mountings corroded

fuel pipes corroded

nsf tyre perished , splitting and cracking

Pass 15 Dec 2012 102,995 miles

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

fuel pipes corroded

Pass 17 Dec 2011 99,375 miles

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

front tyres worn on edges

Pass 17 Dec 2010 99,243 miles

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

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

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

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

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

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

Fail 16 Dec 2010 99,243 miles

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Nearside Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Offside Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

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

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

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

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

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

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

Pass 6 Nov 2009 85,563 miles
Pass 4 Dec 2008 80,136 miles
Pass 27 Mar 2008 79,330 miles
Pass 30 Mar 2007 67,941 miles
Fail 29 Mar 2007 67,929 miles

Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Offside Front Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Offside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8) DANGEROUS

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8) DANGEROUS

nearside front exhaust bracket badly corroded but still complete

Pass 24 Nov 2006 66,906 miles
Fail 24 Nov 2006 66,906 miles

Centre Rear Statutory seat belt missing (5.1.1)

slight play in rear axle lower arm rose joints

Pass 29 Nov 2005 58,580 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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D8 DCA 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 88%.

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 D8 DCA, 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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What year was D8 DCA registered?

D8 DCA is a 2000 BMW M5, first registered on 31 December 2000.

Is D8 DCA safe to buy?

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