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M5 GBE

2000 BMW M5

Silver Petrol 4941cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires4 Nov 2012
Tests10 (6 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate60%

Mileage

114,021 mi
Last recorded114,021 miles
Recorded on5 Nov 2011
Typical for 2000 BMW M5102,280 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

6 pass 4 fail
Pass 5 Nov 2011 114,021 miles

centre rear brake light inop

nsr tyre has a deep cut in the tread not to the cords

Fail 2 Nov 2011 114,021 miles

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

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content at idle excessive (7.3.D.4)

Nearside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Nearside Front Tyre fouling a part of the vehicle (4.1.D.2)

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

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

centre rear brake light inop

nsr tyre has a deep cut in the tread not to the cords

Pass 5 Oct 2010 107,547 miles

nearside front tyre wearing on inner and outer edges

offside front tyre wearing on inner and outer edges

Pass 12 Oct 2009 98,516 miles
Fail 8 Oct 2009 98,514 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 30 Oct 2008 90,875 miles
Fail 28 Oct 2008 90,859 miles

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

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

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

Pass 5 Sep 2007 74,308 miles

Slight play in O/S and N/S rear lower suspension arms to hub joints

Pass 12 Sep 2006 64,214 miles
Fail 11 Sep 2006 64,208 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)

rear centre seat belt trapped behind seat

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 GBE is a 2000 BMW M5 in Silver with a 4,941cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60%.

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 GBE, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was M5 GBE registered?

M5 GBE is a 2000 BMW M5, first registered on 1 September 2000.

Is M5 GBE safe to buy?

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