MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
195,274 miSignificantly above average — investigate
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50+ data pointsMOT History
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)
front to rear brake pipes corroded
fuel line corroded
rear differential leaking oil
stonechips in windscreen
Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
front to rear metal brake pipes corroded
fuel line corroded
rear differential leaking oil
stonechips in windscreen
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
ADVISE, OIL LEAKING FROM FRONT DIFFERENTUAL SEAL.
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?
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Top MOT Failure Points
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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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