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2000 BMW M5

Blue Petrol 4941cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires23 Nov 2026
Tests19 (15 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate78.9%

Mileage

68,870 mi
Last recorded68,870 miles
Recorded on24 Nov 2025
Typical for 2000 BMW M5102,280 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationIB 1
MakeBMW
ModelM5
Year2000
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine4,941cc

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MOT History

15 pass 4 fail
Pass 24 Nov 2025 68,870 miles

Nearside Rear Upper Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Upper Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured n/s and o/s (4.4.3 (a))

Fail 7 Oct 2025 68,851 miles

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

Nearside Rear Upper Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Upper Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured n/s and o/s (4.4.3 (a))

Pass 22 Apr 2024 68,220 miles
Pass 27 Jan 2023 67,219 miles
Pass 7 Dec 2021 66,790 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 275/35/zr18 (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 275/35/zr18 (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 4 Nov 2020 66,262 miles

Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Both 2-3mm (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 4 Nov 2020 66,262 miles

Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Both 2-3mm (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 21 Aug 2019 65,066 miles

Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Both 2-3mm (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 20 Aug 2019 65,066 miles

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively Both (3.4 (b) (ii))

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar attachment bracket/mounting likely to become detached (5.3.3 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar attachment bracket/mounting fractured (5.3.3 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Both 2-3mm (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 1 Aug 2018 63,900 miles

front brake discs are slightly worn

Pass 22 Jun 2017 62,936 miles
Pass 8 Jul 2016 61,569 miles
Pass 26 May 2015 58,137 miles
Pass 22 May 2014 55,381 miles
Pass 11 Jun 2013 52,778 miles
Pass 29 Jun 2012 52,762 miles

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

Fail 28 Jun 2012 52,762 miles

Nearside Side repeater not working (1.4.A.2c)

Offside Side repeater not working (1.4.A.2c)

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

Pass 18 Mar 2011 49,485 miles
Pass 17 Aug 2006 45,398 miles

Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

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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IB 1 is a 2000 BMW M5 in Blue with a 4,941cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 78.9%.

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 IB 1, 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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IB 1 is a 2000 BMW M5, first registered on 20 September 2000.

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