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M5 BWY

2000 BMW M5

Silver Petrol 4941cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires11 Sep 2025
Tests15 (12 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

129,602 mi
Last recorded129,602 miles
Recorded on12 Sep 2024
Typical for 2000 BMW M5102,280 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationM5 BWY
MakeBMW
ModelM5
Year2000
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine4,941cc

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MOT History

12 pass 3 fail
Pass 12 Sep 2024 129,602 miles

Centre exhaust has a mounting split & deteriorated

Front to rear fuel line corroded

Rear discs corroded

Pass 17 Oct 2022 126,602 miles

Advise rear brake discs are corroded

Advise rear differential is leaking oil

Pass 7 Sep 2021 125,673 miles

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both rear discs surfaces corroded (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Pass 19 Dec 2016 124,417 miles

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

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

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

Pass 1 Dec 2015 120,880 miles

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

Offside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

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

Pass 7 Nov 2014 113,695 miles
Pass 15 Oct 2013 105,246 miles
Fail 15 Oct 2013 105,242 miles

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

unable to view piping due to covers fitted

Pass 28 Nov 2012 96,847 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

sill covers fitted

Pass 24 Oct 2011 94,978 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)

Fail 24 Nov 2010 91,593 miles

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

Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Front Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Fuel pipe/s corroded

front discs worn

front headlamps have condensation

slight handbrake travel

Pass 24 Nov 2010 91,593 miles

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

Front Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Fuel pipe/s corroded

front discs worn

front headlamps have condensation

slight handbrake travel

Pass 15 Jan 2008 72,041 miles
Fail 9 Jan 2008 72,041 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)

Pass 3 Jan 2007 59,179 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 BWY is a 2000 BMW M5 in Silver with a 4,941cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

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 BWY, 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 BWY registered?

M5 BWY is a 2000 BMW M5, first registered on 7 January 2000.

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