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M5 FRU

2000 BMW M5

Silver Petrol 4941cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires5 Jun 2026
Tests16 (10 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate62.5%

Mileage

98,819 mi
Last recorded98,819 miles
Recorded on2 Jun 2025
Typical for 2000 BMW M5102,280 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

10 pass 6 fail
Pass 2 Jun 2025 98,819 miles

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

Pass 6 Jun 2024 98,428 miles

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

Pass 18 Apr 2016 93,634 miles

oil leak rear diff

Pass 27 Apr 2015 92,027 miles

Parking brake efficiency only just met.It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair.

Fail 20 Apr 2015 92,025 miles

Offside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

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

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

Fail 9 Nov 2013 91,971 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

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

Offside Front Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar attachment bracket/mounting cracked (2.4.G.1)

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

engine warning light staying on

petrol gauge not reading correctly

Pass 25 Apr 2012 88,161 miles

engine warning light staying on

Fail 21 Apr 2012 88,161 miles

Centre Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

Offside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

engine warning light staying on

Pass 28 Feb 2011 50,851 miles

Suspension joint offside lower dust cover split/missing

engine warning light staying on

Fail 28 Feb 2011 50,851 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Rear Direction indicators incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Suspension joint offside lower dust cover split/missing

engine warning light staying on

Pass 2 Mar 2009 77,961 miles

Centre brake light not working

Engine warning light constantly stays on

Front brake pads low

Nearside Rear Direction indicators slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Fail 2 Mar 2009 77,961 miles

Offside Front Headlamp not in a clean condition affecting beam image (1.2.4a)

Offside Front position lamp(s) flickers when tapped lightly by hand (1.1.4c)

Front brake pads low

Centre brake light not working

Engine warning light constantly stays on

Nearside Rear Direction indicators slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Pass 3 Mar 2008 72,326 miles
Pass 1 Mar 2007 66,070 miles
Fail 28 Feb 2007 66,070 miles

Nearside Front Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Nearside Rear rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Offside Front Brake hose twisted (found during steering lock to lock check) (2.2.D.2b)

Offside Front Front position lamp(s) obscured more than 50% (1.1.A.3c)

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)

oil on minimum

Pass 1 Mar 2006 57,828 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 FRU is a 2000 BMW M5 in Silver with a 4,941cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 62.5%.

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 FRU, 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 FRU registered?

M5 FRU is a 2000 BMW M5, first registered on 4 September 2000.

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