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M5 FFV

2000 BMW M5

Blue Petrol 4941cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires7 Sep 2021
Tests9 (6 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

92,332 mi
Last recorded92,332 miles
Recorded on8 Sep 2020
Typical for 2000 BMW M5102,280 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

6 pass 3 fail
Pass 8 Sep 2020 92,332 miles
Fail 1 Sep 2020 92,296 miles

Offside Front Brake hose excessively twisted (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Pass 29 Aug 2019 91,062 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 3.5mm tread (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 3.5mm tread (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Fail 28 Aug 2019 91,061 miles

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Upper Suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 3.5mm tread (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 3.5mm tread (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2mm tread (5.2.3 (e))

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 22 Aug 2018 87,933 miles

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Offside Rear Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

Pass 8 Sep 2017 79,816 miles

Nearside Rear jacking point corroded Offside Front jacking point corroded

Fail 23 Aug 2017 79,816 miles

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

Nearside Rear jacking point corroded

Offside Front jacking point corroded

Pass 26 Jan 2017 78,563 miles

Oil leak ()

Pass 11 Jan 2016 74,126 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 FFV is a 2000 BMW M5 in Blue with a 4,941cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 9 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 FFV, 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 FFV registered?

M5 FFV is a 2000 BMW M5, first registered on 13 April 2000.

Is M5 FFV safe to buy?

The MOT history for M5 FFV shows 9 tests with a 66.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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