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M500 APW

2000 BMW M5

Black Petrol 4941cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires15 Feb 2018
Tests12 (9 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

103,125 mi
Last recorded103,125 miles
Recorded on16 Feb 2017
Typical for 2000 BMW M5102,280 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationM500 APW
MakeBMW
ModelM5
Year2000
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine4,941cc

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MOT History

9 pass 3 fail
Pass 16 Feb 2017 103,125 miles
Pass 2 May 2015 99,211 miles
Pass 17 Apr 2014 95,588 miles
Pass 3 Dec 2012 90,171 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

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

Front Shock absorber has a slightly reduced damping effect (2.7.5)

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)

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

both front exhaust brackets broken

both rear tyres wearing on inner edge

Fail 30 Nov 2012 90,171 miles

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Nearside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Side repeater incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Offside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

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

Front Shock absorber has a slightly reduced damping effect (2.7.5)

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

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)

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

both front exhaust brackets broken

both rear tyres wearing on inner edge

Pass 14 Mar 2011 81,355 miles

Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

front & rear brake discs in poor condition but not affecting brake effort

Pass 13 Mar 2010 75,100 miles
Fail 8 Mar 2010 75,059 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

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

oil leak on rear diff

Pass 9 Mar 2009 61,929 miles

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

Pass 9 May 2007 61,789 miles
Fail 3 May 2007 61,789 miles

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Pass 24 Apr 2006 58,310 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 APW is a 2000 BMW M5 in Black with a 4,941cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 12 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 APW, 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 APW registered?

M500 APW is a 2000 BMW M5, first registered on 20 October 2000.

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