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M5 AYC

2000 BMW M5

Red Petrol 4941cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires13 Dec 2026
Tests26 (20 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate76.9%

Mileage

160,381 mi
Last recorded160,381 miles
Recorded on25 Nov 2025
Typical for 2000 BMW M5102,280 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationM5 AYC
MakeBMW
ModelM5
Year2000
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine4,941cc

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MOT History

20 pass 6 fail
Pass 25 Nov 2025 160,381 miles
Pass 28 Nov 2024 159,939 miles
Pass 22 Nov 2023 158,025 miles
Fail 22 Nov 2023 158,025 miles

Nearside Side repeater not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 14 Dec 2022 155,501 miles

Check engine light on

Fail 21 Oct 2022 155,428 miles

Exhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds manufacturer's specified limits (8.2.1.2 (a))

Exhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds manufacturer's specified limits (8.2.1.2 (a))

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

Nearside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced floor (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Inner Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Offside Rear Outer Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced sill (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Offside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Outer Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive sill (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Steering box has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.3 (a) (i))

Pass 4 Aug 2021 154,077 miles

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

Nearside Front Upper Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

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

Pass 31 Jul 2020 153,101 miles
Pass 20 Jul 2019 150,931 miles
Pass 4 Aug 2018 148,391 miles

Full under body covers fitted ,, some items not seen .

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

Offside Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material front to back , brake pipes slightly corroded . (1.1.11 (c))

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

Pass 20 May 2017 145,304 miles

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

Fuel Pipe/s corroded ()

Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive N/S/F , N/S/R , O/S/F , O/S/R outer sills (2.4.A.3)

Fail 20 May 2017 145,304 miles

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

Fuel Pipe/s corroded ()

Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive N/S/F , N/S/R , O/S/F , O/S/R outer sills (2.4.A.3)

Pass 19 May 2016 142,325 miles
Pass 21 May 2015 138,857 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)

Pass 28 May 2014 135,787 miles

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

Pass 15 May 2013 133,196 miles

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

Pass 25 May 2012 126,931 miles
Pass 27 May 2011 120,732 miles
Pass 24 May 2010 112,580 miles
Fail 15 May 2010 112,337 miles

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

NS Antiroll bar link boot split

Pass 2 Jun 2009 102,940 miles

off side rear tyre just rubbing plastic inner wing liner

rear parking brake adequate for mot

Fail 2 Jun 2009 102,940 miles

Offside Front Headlamp flickers when tapped lightly by hand (1.2.4c)

off side rear tyre just rubbing plastic inner wing liner

rear parking brake adequate for mot

Pass 21 May 2008 82,654 miles
Pass 13 Apr 2007 75,448 miles

Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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

brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

o/s/r traction control switch lever broken

Fail 11 Apr 2007 75,445 miles

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

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2) DANGEROUS

Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

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

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

brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

o/s/r traction control switch lever broken

Pass 10 Feb 2006 55,243 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 AYC is a 2000 BMW M5 in Red with a 4,941cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 26 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.9%.

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 M5 AYC, 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 M5 AYC registered?

M5 AYC is a 2000 BMW M5, first registered on 19 April 2000.

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