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M500 FLY

2000 BMW M5

Black Petrol 4941cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires28 Jan 2026
Tests14 (9 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate64.3%

Mileage

84,722 mi
Last recorded84,722 miles
Recorded on29 Jan 2025
Typical for 2000 BMW M5102,280 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

9 pass 5 fail
Pass 29 Jan 2025 84,722 miles

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Both (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Obligatory mirror slightly damaged (3.3 (b) (i))

Rear diff leaks

Pass 11 Dec 2020 84,249 miles

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened corroded (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Front Exhaust mounting defective broken (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge worn smooth on inner edge & cracking on outer wall (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Oil leak, but not excessive rear diff (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Fail 9 Dec 2020 84,247 miles

Nearside Direction indicator incorrect colour side repeater white (4.4.3 (a))

Nearside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour white (4.4.3 (a))

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

Offside Direction indicator incorrect colour side repeater white (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

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

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened corroded (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Front Exhaust mounting defective broken (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge worn smooth on inner edge & cracking on outer wall (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Oil leak, but not excessive rear diff (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 1 Nov 2017 81,380 miles

Fuel pipe slightly corroded.

N/S/R tyre has slight damage to side walls.

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

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

Vehicle slightly corroded in places.

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

Pass 2 Feb 2015

Nearside front brake binding slightly

No mileage displayed

Offside Front Side repeater slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Fail 29 Jan 2015

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

Nearside front brake binding slightly

No mileage displayed

Offside Front Side repeater slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Pass 17 Jan 2014 75,861 miles

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

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

front wipers smearey

fuel pipes corroded

general underbody corrosion

nearside front metal brake pipe corroded

offside front brake binding slightly

outer sills corroded

sill covers fitted

slight oil leak from rear differential

slight play in offside rear lower arm trunion bush

Pass 9 Sep 2011 71,946 miles

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

WINDSCREEN CHIPPED

Fail 3 Sep 2011 71,938 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Headlamp excessively deteriorated so that the light output is severely reduced (1.7.5a)

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

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

WINDSCREEN CHIPPED

Pass 26 Aug 2009 68,131 miles
Fail 25 Aug 2009 68,131 miles

Offside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Cuts in tread on both rear tyres.

Pass 4 Mar 2008 65,196 miles

Slight play in both rear wheels

Fail 4 Mar 2008 65,196 miles

Slight play in both rear wheels

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 3 Mar 2006 52,113 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 FLY is a 2000 BMW M5 in Black with a 4,941cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 64.3%.

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 FLY, 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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M500 FLY is a 2000 BMW M5, first registered on 9 March 2000.

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