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M5 KXU

2000 BMW M5

Silver Petrol 4941cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires21 Jan 2026
Tests25 (20 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

83,518 mi
Last recorded83,518 miles
Recorded on4 Jan 2025
Typical for 2000 BMW M5102,280 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

20 pass 5 fail
Pass 4 Jan 2025 83,518 miles
Pass 22 Jan 2024 83,115 miles
Pass 19 Nov 2022 82,920 miles
Pass 13 Nov 2021 82,734 miles
Pass 13 Nov 2020 81,943 miles
Pass 13 Nov 2019 81,801 miles
Pass 2 Nov 2018 81,643 miles
Pass 20 Oct 2017 80,869 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Oil leak from rear diff ()

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

Fail 20 Oct 2017 80,867 miles

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.C.1b)

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Oil leak from rear diff ()

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

Pass 14 Oct 2016 80,323 miles
Pass 20 Oct 2015 79,965 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Nearside Front devoid of tread outer edge.

Offside Front devoid of tread outer edge.

engine and under covers obscuring view of components.

oil leak from diff.

Fail 18 Oct 2015 79,964 miles

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

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

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Nearside Front devoid of tread outer edge.

Offside Front devoid of tread outer edge.

engine and under covers obscuring view of components.

oil leak from diff.

Pass 24 Oct 2014 79,243 miles

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

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

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

Nearside Rear Upper Suspension arm ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

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

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

Offside Rear Upper Suspension arm ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Pass 11 Oct 2013 77,923 miles
Pass 17 Oct 2012 76,440 miles

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

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

Fail 12 Oct 2012 76,440 miles

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

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

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

Pass 15 Oct 2011 73,881 miles
Pass 23 Oct 2010 72,031 miles
Pass 31 Oct 2009 70,332 miles

diff seals leaking

Pass 25 Oct 2008 67,578 miles
Pass 19 Oct 2007 63,661 miles

minor play in nearside rear hub assembly

minor play in offside rear hub assembly

Pass 10 Nov 2006 58,521 miles
Fail 10 Nov 2006 58,521 miles

Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Offside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 2 Nov 2005 54,096 miles
Fail 31 Oct 2005 54,096 miles

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar attachment bracket/mounting damaged and its strength is seriously reduced (2.4.G.1)

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)

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 KXU is a 2000 BMW M5 in Silver with a 4,941cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 25 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

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 KXU, 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 KXU registered?

M5 KXU is a 2000 BMW M5, first registered on 17 November 2000.

Is M5 KXU safe to buy?

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