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M5 FDV

2000 BMW M5

Black Petrol 4941cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires12 Aug 2025
Tests28 (19 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate67.9%

Mileage

178,642 mi
Last recorded178,642 miles
Recorded on13 Aug 2024
Typical for 2000 BMW M5102,280 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationM5 FDV
MakeBMW
ModelM5
Year2000
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine4,941cc

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MOT History

19 pass 9 fail
Pass 13 Aug 2024 178,642 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Steering linkage ball joint ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt Steering arm nearside rubber deteriorated. (2.1.3 (g) (i))

Pass 8 Aug 2023 177,901 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Fail 8 Aug 2023 177,901 miles

Emissions unable to be completed Engine started to missfire during emissions test. (8.2.1.2 (d))

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 28 Jul 2022 177,080 miles

Nearside Front Outer Steering linkage ball joint ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))

Nearside Rear Upper Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Front Outer Steering linkage ball joint ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))

Offside Rear Upper Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Pass 22 Jul 2021 176,484 miles
Pass 4 Aug 2020 174,667 miles

Brake hose slightly deteriorated Both rear brake hoses deteriorated. (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Fluid leak, but not excessive Fluid leak from nearside of engine. (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Handbrake only just meets minimum requirement.

Offside Rear Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive Both sills corroded at front. (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Fail 16 Jul 2020 174,650 miles

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Brake hose slightly deteriorated Both rear flexible brake hoses deteriorated. (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Fluid leak, but not excessive Fluid leak around nearside front of engine bay. (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Handbrake effort only just meets minimum requirement.

Offside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Offside Rear Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive Both sills corroded at front. (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Both rear and nearside front tyre tread worn on edges. (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 15 May 2019 171,161 miles

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

Offside Handbrake effort low.

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

Pass 3 May 2018 162,966 miles
Fail 2 May 2018 162,165 miles

Driver's seat fore and aft adjustment mechanism not functioning as intended. (6.2.A.3)

Nearside Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded Sill (2.4.A.3)

Nearside Rear Upper Suspension arm ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt Rear position (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded Sill (2.4.A.3)

Offside Rear Upper Suspension arm ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt Rear position (2.4.G.2)

Pass 9 May 2017 156,782 miles

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Offside Handbrake effort low.

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Fail 9 May 2017 156,782 miles

Driver's seat fore and aft adjustment mechanism not functioning as intended. (6.2.A.3)

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Offside Handbrake effort low.

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Pass 9 May 2016 151,606 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive sill to floor (2.4.A.3)

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

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

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

Pass 12 May 2015 147,259 miles
Pass 12 May 2014 142,672 miles
Pass 13 May 2013 138,810 miles
Pass 14 May 2012 133,843 miles

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

Pass 18 May 2011 129,535 miles
Fail 11 May 2011 129,476 miles

Nearside Rear Lower Suspension arm has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Rear Lower Suspension arm has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Pass 11 May 2010 124,331 miles
Fail 10 May 2010 124,331 miles

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage insecure (2.4.G.1)

Nearside front brakewear indicator insecure.

Pass 12 May 2009 119,321 miles

Both rear tyre treads worn to 2.0 mm.

Grease leaking fron offside rear hub.

Fail 5 May 2009 119,311 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (3.4.1c)

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

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

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

Both rear tyre treads worn to 2.0 mm.

Grease leaking fron offside rear hub.

Pass 10 Apr 2008 112,828 miles

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

front brake pads low

Fail 7 Apr 2008 112,796 miles

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar attachment bracket/mounting insecure (2.4.G.1)

Offside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

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

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

front brake pads low

Pass 28 Mar 2007 105,640 miles

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

Fail 21 Mar 2007 105,475 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

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

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

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

Pass 30 Mar 2006 98,426 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 FDV is a 2000 BMW M5 in Black with a 4,941cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 28 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 67.9%.

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 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 FDV, 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 FDV is a 2000 BMW M5, first registered on 2 February 2000.

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