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M5 AHU

2000 BMW M5

Blue Petrol 4941cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires3 Mar 2024
Tests24 (16 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

190,245 mi
Last recorded190,245 miles
Recorded on28 Feb 2023
Typical for 2000 BMW M5102,280 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationM5 AHU
MakeBMW
ModelM5
Year2000
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine4,941cc

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MOT History

16 pass 8 fail
Pass 28 Feb 2023 190,245 miles
Pass 4 Mar 2022 187,466 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 275/35/18 (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Rear sill area corroded slightly

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear sill area corroded slightly

Pass 3 Mar 2021 181,929 miles

Fuel Pipe/s corroded ()

Fail 25 Feb 2021 181,928 miles

Nearside Rear Inner Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Outer Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Offside Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Fuel Pipe/s corroded ()

Pass 31 Dec 2019 180,813 miles

Fuel Pipe/s corroded ()

Nearside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Fail 30 Dec 2019 180,812 miles

Supplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault (7.1.6 (a))

Nearside Front Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure 245/40/18 (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Rear Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure 275/35/18 (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure 245/40/18 (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Fuel Pipe/s corroded ()

Nearside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Pass 28 Dec 2018 180,161 miles
Pass 30 Jan 2018 179,237 miles
Pass 6 Oct 2016 178,282 miles
Pass 11 Dec 2015 176,041 miles
Pass 13 Oct 2014 174,303 miles

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

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

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

Fail 10 Oct 2014 174,303 miles

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

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

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

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

Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

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

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

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

Pass 8 Oct 2013 169,424 miles
Fail 8 Oct 2013 169,424 miles

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

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

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

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

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

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

Pass 5 Sep 2012 161,108 miles
Fail 29 Aug 2012 161,108 miles

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

Pass 26 Aug 2011 147,374 miles

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

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

Pass 31 Aug 2010 136,777 miles
Fail 30 Aug 2010 136,777 miles

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

Nearside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

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

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

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

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

Offside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Pass 9 Jul 2009 124,710 miles
Fail 9 Jul 2009 124,710 miles

Offside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Pass 1 Apr 2008 109,977 miles
Fail 18 Mar 2008 109,977 miles

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

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

Windscreen has damage to an area in excess of a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

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

Pass 22 Feb 2007 93,623 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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M5 AHU is a 2000 BMW M5 in Blue with a 4,941cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 24 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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

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