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M400 ARW

2000 BMW M5

Blue Petrol 4941cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires27 Apr 2025
Tests25 (19 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate76%

Mileage

128,226 mi
Last recorded128,226 miles
Recorded on13 Apr 2024
Typical for 2000 BMW M5102,280 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationM400 ARW
MakeBMW
ModelM5
Year2000
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine4,941cc

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MOT History

19 pass 6 fail
Pass 13 Apr 2024 128,226 miles
Pass 26 Apr 2023 127,678 miles
Pass 28 Apr 2022 127,280 miles
Pass 6 Feb 2021 124,231 miles
Pass 28 Jan 2020 122,782 miles
Pass 7 Feb 2019 121,611 miles
Fail 24 Jan 2019 121,611 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Pass 26 Jan 2018 120,971 miles

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

Nearside Rear Inner Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Rear Outer Suspension arm ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt upper (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Inner Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Outer Suspension arm ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt upper (2.4.G.2)

Pass 19 Jan 2017 119,638 miles
Fail 18 Jan 2017 119,637 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Pass 18 Jan 2016 119,109 miles

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

Pass 27 Jan 2015 117,987 miles
Fail 23 Jan 2015 117,970 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim beam image kick up to the offside (1.8)

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim beam image kick up to the offside (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 20 Jan 2014 112,775 miles

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

Offside Rear Radius arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Pass 14 Jan 2013 103,070 miles

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

Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

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

front tyres wearing to edges

Pass 14 Jan 2012 94,807 miles
Fail 4 Jan 2012 94,650 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Headlamp insecure (1.7.3)

Nearside Rear Tyre has a lump, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Headlamp insecure (1.7.3)

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

Nail in offside rear tyre

Pass 3 Nov 2010 92,942 miles

Nearside Inner Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

both front brake discs corroded on outer edges.

both headlamps contaminated but not affecting light output.

Pass 20 Nov 2009 87,765 miles

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

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

Fail 22 Nov 2008 83,346 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Nearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Pass 22 Nov 2008 83,346 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Pass 1 Oct 2007 77,386 miles
Pass 9 Oct 2006 74,126 miles

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

Pass 13 Sep 2005 71,052 miles
Fail 7 Sep 2005 71,052 miles

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

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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M400 ARW 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 76%.

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 M400 ARW, 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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M400 ARW is a 2000 BMW M5, first registered on 1 March 2000.

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