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L40 DAS

2000 BMW M5

Red Petrol 4941cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires31 May 2012
Tests8 (5 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate62.5%

Mileage

195,274 mi
Last recorded195,274 miles
Recorded on1 Jun 2011
Typical for 2000 BMW M5102,280 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationL40 DAS
MakeBMW
ModelM5
Year2000
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine4,941cc

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MOT History

5 pass 3 fail
Pass 1 Jun 2011 195,274 miles
Fail 27 May 2011 195,261 miles

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

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

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

Pass 22 Jun 2009 174,281 miles

front to rear brake pipes corroded

fuel line corroded

rear differential leaking oil

stonechips in windscreen

Fail 2 Jun 2009 173,346 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

front to rear metal brake pipes corroded

fuel line corroded

rear differential leaking oil

stonechips in windscreen

Pass 1 May 2008 155,602 miles

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

Nearside Front Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

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

cut in outer sidewall on nearside rear tyre

cuts in tread on nearside rear tyre

cuts in tread on offside rear tyre

nearside front exhaust bracket broken

nearside rear tyre worn on inner edge

offside front exhaust bracket broken

offside rear tyre worn to zero mm on inner edge

oil leaks on rear axle

t/l valve on offside rear wheel perrished

Pass 11 May 2007 136,679 miles
Pass 8 May 2006 112,804 miles

ADVISE, OIL LEAKING FROM FRONT DIFFERENTUAL SEAL.

Fail 5 May 2006 112,795 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

Nearside Front Brake hose twisted (found during steering lock to lock check) (2.2.D.2b)

ADVISE,oil leaking from rear differentual seal to prop shaft.

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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L40 DAS is a 2000 BMW M5 in Red with a 4,941cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 8 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 62.5%.

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 L40 DAS, 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 L40 DAS registered?

L40 DAS is a 2000 BMW M5, first registered on 1 March 2000.

Is L40 DAS safe to buy?

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