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M5 FHA

2000 BMW M5

Black Petrol 4941cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires24 Mar 2026
Tests20 (18 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate90%

Mileage

153,105 mi
Last recorded153,105 miles
Recorded on25 Mar 2025
Typical for 2000 BMW M5102,280 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

18 pass 2 fail
Pass 25 Mar 2025 153,105 miles
Pass 12 Aug 2023 152,924 miles
Pass 5 May 2022 151,964 miles
Pass 1 May 2021 151,865 miles
Pass 31 Dec 2019 150,100 miles
Pass 29 Dec 2018 147,011 miles

under tray fitted

Pass 23 Dec 2017 144,371 miles

fuel pipes corroded

Pass 7 Dec 2016 141,216 miles

Nearside rear parking (secondary) brake grabbing slightly (3.7.B.6b)

Offside rear parking (secondary) brake grabbing slightly (3.7.B.6b)

Pass 1 Dec 2015 139,504 miles

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

Pass 3 Dec 2014 134,391 miles
Fail 22 Nov 2014 134,391 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp does not illuminate (3.4.1b)

Nearside Front Steering system has excessive free play detected at the steering wheel (steering box fitted) (2.2.A.1a)

Nearside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

Nearside Rear Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

Offside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

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

Pass 10 Oct 2013 123,215 miles

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

Nearside Rear Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

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

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

Offside Rear Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Fail 1 Oct 2013 123,042 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp does not illuminate (3.4.1b)

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Nearside Rear Lower Suspension arm rubber mounting deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

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

Offside Rear Lower Suspension arm rubber mounting deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Fuel pipe/s corroded

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

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

Offside Rear position lamp(s) has light sources not illuminating, but not more than 50% (1.1.A.3b)

Oil leak

both front tyres worn on inner edges close to cords

Pass 12 Sep 2012 113,971 miles
Pass 7 Sep 2011 110,940 miles
Pass 8 Sep 2010 107,526 miles
Pass 10 Sep 2009 104,682 miles
Pass 15 Sep 2008 101,633 miles
Pass 14 Sep 2007 98,573 miles

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

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

Pass 15 Sep 2006 74,795 miles

centre brake pipe corroded

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 FHA is a 2000 BMW M5 in Black with a 4,941cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 90%.

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 FHA, 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 FHA registered?

M5 FHA is a 2000 BMW M5, first registered on 10 April 2000.

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