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M5 HLY

2000 BMW M5

Black Petrol 4941cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires21 Oct 2026
Tests31 (20 pass, 11 fail)
Pass rate64.5%

Mileage

157,947 mi
Last recorded157,947 miles
Recorded on22 Oct 2025
Typical for 2000 BMW M5102,280 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

20 pass 11 fail
Pass 22 Oct 2025 157,947 miles

inner and outer sills corroded and in poor condition

rear section of o/s floor pan corroded and in poor condition

Fail 25 Sep 2025 157,947 miles

Brake pipe excessively corroded Adjacent to fuel to tank (1.1.11 (c))

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content excessive (8.2.1.2 (b))

Offside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Rear Brake hose excessively deteriorated BOTH (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Rear section of inner sills corroded in poor condition

Pass 24 Sep 2024 154,711 miles

Corrosion forming around rear sills

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Adjacent fuel tank (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Into brake hose (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 15 Sep 2023 151,004 miles

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Corrosion to brake pipe adjacent fuel tank (1.1.11 (c))

Rear Corrosion forming around rear sills

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Fail 15 Sep 2023 151,004 miles

Exhaust hydrocarbon content after 2nd fast idle exceeds default limits (8.2.1.2 (b))

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Corrosion to brake pipe adjacent fuel tank (1.1.11 (c))

Rear Corrosion forming around rear sills

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 27 Sep 2022 148,572 miles

Exhaust mounting defective Exhaust hangers broken (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 21 Sep 2021 145,212 miles

Rear Rear brake discs in poor condition

Fail 15 Sep 2021 145,208 miles

Exhaust emissions exceed manufacturer's specified limit (8.2.2.2 (a))

Rear Rear brake discs in poor condition

Pass 3 Sep 2020 141,383 miles

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both o/s and n/s (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

undertrays covering underside of vehicle

Fail 24 Aug 2020 141,196 miles

Exhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds default limits (8.2.1.2 (b))

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

Rear Brake discs rusty.

Pass 3 Sep 2019 137,360 miles

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Fail 3 Sep 2019 137,357 miles

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Pass 16 Mar 2018 128,743 miles
Pass 24 Mar 2017 122,783 miles

Nearside Front Steering pivot point has slight play pivot arm (2.2.B.1g)

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)

Pass 23 Mar 2016 115,192 miles
Pass 27 Mar 2015 110,244 miles
Fail 17 Feb 2015 110,240 miles

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

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 19 Feb 2014 105,779 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)

Fail 19 Feb 2014 105,779 miles

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

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 22 Feb 2013 101,711 miles
Pass 16 Aug 2012 100,233 miles
Pass 16 Aug 2011 95,679 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 25 Aug 2010 88,999 miles

both rear tyres perishing slightly on outewr shoulders

rear differential hasw a serious leak of gear oil

Fail 24 Aug 2010 88,986 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp aim aimed so that it dazzles other road users (1.8.A.1a)

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

Offside Headlamp aim aimed so that it dazzles other road users (1.8.A.1a)

both rear tyres perishing slightly on outewr shoulders

rear differential hasw a serious leak of gear oil

Pass 11 Aug 2009 78,743 miles
Pass 10 Jul 2008 77,278 miles

Metal fuel pipes and floor undercarriage has slight damage on N/S/F

Rear diff has slight oil leaK

Fail 10 Jul 2008 77,278 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

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

Metal fuel pipes and floor undercarriage has slight damage on N/S/F

Rear diff has slight oil leaK

Pass 22 Mar 2007 77,000 miles

Oil leak

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Fail 10 Mar 2007

Nearside Front Headlamp not in good working order adversely affecting beam image (1.2.4a)

Front Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Oil leak

Pass 14 Feb 2006 53,145 miles
Fail 7 Feb 2006 52,987 miles

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

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

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 HLY is a 2000 BMW M5 in Black with a 4,941cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 31 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 64.5%.

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 HLY, 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 HLY is a 2000 BMW M5, first registered on 17 March 2000.

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