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M500 AJF

2000 BMW M5

Blue Petrol 4941cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires5 Nov 2019
Tests20 (15 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

144,957 mi
Last recorded144,957 miles
Recorded on3 Nov 2018
Typical for 2000 BMW M5102,280 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationM500 AJF
MakeBMW
ModelM5
Year2000
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine4,941cc

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MOT History

15 pass 5 fail
Pass 3 Nov 2018 144,957 miles
Fail 3 Nov 2018 144,957 miles

Nearside Front Brake valve leaking (1.1.7 (d) (i))

Pass 6 Nov 2017 137,441 miles

headlamp aims on lower limit

offside and nearside rear tyres very near legal limit

Pass 12 Oct 2016 133,633 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit 3mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit 3mm (4.1.E.1)

Pass 3 Nov 2015 125,756 miles

Brake pipe slightly corroded front to rear (3.6.B.2c)

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

Nearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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

Offside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

oil leal

Pass 5 Nov 2014 122,077 miles

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

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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

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

fuel pipes corroding

Pass 22 Oct 2013 118,086 miles

fuel and brake pipes corroding

Fail 22 Oct 2013 118,023 miles

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

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content at idle excessive (7.3.D.4)

fuel and brake pipes corroding

Pass 24 Oct 2012 111,234 miles
Fail 23 Oct 2012 111,230 miles

Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)

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

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content at idle excessive (7.3.D.4)

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

Pass 3 Nov 2011 106,965 miles
Pass 21 Sep 2010 96,252 miles

Oil leak

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Fail 16 Sep 2010 96,238 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Oil leak

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Pass 14 Sep 2009 88,822 miles
Pass 16 Sep 2008 79,290 miles
Fail 15 Sep 2008 79,290 miles

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

Pass 18 Sep 2007 65,898 miles

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

Offside Lower Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

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

Pass 15 Sep 2006 55,558 miles
Pass 15 Sep 2006 55,558 miles
Pass 17 May 2006 49,590 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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M500 AJF is a 2000 BMW M5 in Blue with a 4,941cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 M500 AJF, 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 M500 AJF registered?

M500 AJF is a 2000 BMW M5, first registered on 11 February 2000.

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