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K155 ABE

2000 BMW M5

Black Petrol 4941cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires29 Sep 2025
Tests24 (19 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate79.2%

Mileage

108,927 mi
Last recorded108,927 miles
Recorded on12 Sep 2024
Typical for 2000 BMW M5102,280 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationK155 ABE
MakeBMW
ModelM5
Year2000
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine4,941cc

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MOT History

19 pass 5 fail
Pass 12 Sep 2024 108,927 miles

Nearside Side repeater slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Slight play idler arm bushings

Pass 18 Sep 2023 108,880 miles
Fail 18 Sep 2023 108,880 miles

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

Pass 29 Sep 2022 108,786 miles

Jacking points corroded (all)

Nearside Drop arm pivot slight play

Pass 20 Sep 2021 108,511 miles
Pass 28 Sep 2020 108,429 miles
Pass 11 Sep 2019 108,197 miles

Fuel Pipe/s corroded metal fuel pipe under vehicle corroded ()

Nearside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Pass 6 Sep 2018 106,114 miles

Nearside Side repeater slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Front Seat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed (7.1.2 (b) (ii))

Pass 11 Sep 2017 105,542 miles

Nearside Side repeater slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Front Seat belt stitching slightly frayed (5.2.2b)

Pass 10 Sep 2016 104,221 miles
Pass 30 Sep 2015 103,398 miles

both rear tyres wearing on inside edge.

nearside rear tyre appears to be have been run flat

Fail 22 Sep 2015 103,388 miles

Headlamp cleaning device inoperative (1.7.2)

Offside Front Headlamp levelling device obviously defective level sensor (1.7.2)

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

Engine oil leak

Offside Side repeater slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

both rear tyres wearing on inside edge.

fuel pipe corroded

nearside front exhaust clamp in poor condition

nearside rear tyre appears to be have been run flat

oil leak from rear differential

Pass 24 Sep 2014 102,537 miles
Fail 15 Sep 2014 102,493 miles

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

1 of fuel pipes corroded along floor.

front exhaust bracket corroded.

Pass 20 Sep 2013 100,411 miles

fuel pipe corroded along floor.

n/s front brake pipe corroded.

play in o/s front track rod end.

rear diff leaking oil.

Fail 9 Sep 2013 100,411 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

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

play in o/s front track rod end.

rear diff leaking oil.

fuel pipe corroded along floor.

n/s front brake pipe corroded.

Pass 27 Sep 2012 93,038 miles

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

Fuel pipe/s corroded

centre and rear exhaust corroded.

Pass 21 Sep 2011 94,657 miles

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

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Fuel pipe/s corroded

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

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

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

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

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

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

Pass 23 Aug 2010 88,899 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Fuel pipe/s corroded

Oil leak

rear diff leaking

Pass 19 Aug 2009 82,780 miles
Fail 18 Aug 2009 82,780 miles

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

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

o/s and n/s front tyres worn on outer side of tread

Pass 26 Aug 2008 75,724 miles

n/s front tie bar ,inner mount bush splitting

o/s rear inner brake pad looks to be worn low (limited view)

Pass 16 Jul 2007 67,227 miles

low effort on o/s rear parking brake

n/s front tyre wearing low on outer edge (on limit)also has deep split in tread

Pass 16 Aug 2006 57,564 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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K155 ABE is a 2000 BMW M5 in Black with a 4,941cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 24 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 79.2%.

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 K155 ABE, 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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K155 ABE is a 2000 BMW M5, first registered on 22 March 2000.

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