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M5 FBA

2000 BMW M5

Grey Petrol 4941cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires25 Apr 2026
Tests22 (18 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate81.8%

Mileage

174,954 mi
Last recorded174,954 miles
Recorded on26 Apr 2025
Typical for 2000 BMW M5102,280 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationM5 FBA
MakeBMW
ModelM5
Year2000
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine4,941cc

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MOT History

18 pass 4 fail
Pass 26 Apr 2025 174,954 miles

Jacking points have had previous welding repairs, starting to corrode

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

Pass 18 Apr 2024 173,449 miles

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

Rear Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

rear diff slight oil leak

Pass 26 Apr 2023 173,267 miles

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

Rear Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Fail 26 Apr 2023 173,259 miles

Nearside Outer Vehicle structure or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of a body mounting (6.2.2 (d) (i))

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

Rear Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Pass 23 Dec 2021 172,005 miles

Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced both cills (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive dif pinion (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive gearbox output (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 18 Dec 2020 171,245 miles
Fail 15 Dec 2020 171,245 miles

Nearside Outer Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is inadequately repaired sill (7.1.1 (a) (i))

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

Offside Outer Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is inadequately repaired sill (7.1.1 (a) (i))

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

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

Pass 7 Jan 2020 170,167 miles

front to rear brake pipes getting corroded

n/s/r and both front jacking points getting corroded

Fail 6 Jan 2020 170,167 miles

Nearside Front Intermediate drop arm insecure to the extent there is excessive movement at the mountings (2.1.3 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

n/s/r and both front jacking points getting corroded

Pass 18 Jul 2019 169,814 miles

Central Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

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

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

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

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

Offside Rear Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Pass 16 Jan 2018 163,028 miles

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

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

Nearside Fuel Pipe/s corroded ()

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Fail 8 Jan 2018 162,860 miles

Emissions not tested (7.3.A.1)

Offside Rear Rear wheel bearing has excessive play (2.6.2)

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

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

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

Nearside Fuel Pipe/s corroded ()

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Pass 27 Jan 2017 150,899 miles

Fuel Pipe/s corroded ()

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

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

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

Rear Upper Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush Nearside and offside. (2.4.G.2)

Pass 18 Jan 2016 137,408 miles

Nearside fuel pipe slightly corroded.

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

Pass 27 Jan 2015 126,989 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 24 Jan 2014 125,697 miles

Fuel pipe/s corroded

Pass 12 Dec 2012 117,922 miles

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

Oil leak

Pass 9 Dec 2011 104,177 miles
Pass 25 Nov 2010 96,270 miles

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

Rear brake discs slightly worn

Pass 11 Dec 2009 92,424 miles
Pass 24 Oct 2008 73,261 miles
Pass 29 Nov 2007 65,714 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 FBA is a 2000 BMW M5 in Grey with a 4,941cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 81.8%.

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 FBA, 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 FBA is a 2000 BMW M5, first registered on 31 December 2000.

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