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M5 LWW

2000 BMW M5

Black Petrol 4941cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires19 May 2027
Tests26 (22 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate84.6%

Mileage

152,809 mi
Last recorded152,809 miles
Recorded on6 May 2026
Typical for 2000 BMW M5102,280 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

22 pass 4 fail
Pass 6 May 2026 152,809 miles
Pass 12 May 2025 152,739 miles

BOTH FRONT JACKING POINTS RUSTING & WILL REQUIRE WELDING SOON.

Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material BOTH FRONT BRAKE PIPES CORRODING,ADVISE CLAEN & GREASE. (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

OUTER SILLS CORRODING & METAL GETTING THIN IN PLACES.

Pass 20 May 2024 152,555 miles
Fail 16 May 2024 152,555 miles

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated mid axel joint (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Pass 16 May 2023 152,153 miles
Pass 10 Mar 2022 149,405 miles
Pass 15 Apr 2021 147,661 miles
Fail 17 Nov 2020 147,586 miles

Nearside Brake pipe excessively corroded Front to rear all the way. (1.1.11 (c))

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

Nearside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced Outer sill holed and weak next to rear jacking point. (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Offside Brake pipe excessively corroded Front to rear all the way. (1.1.11 (c))

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

Offside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced Outer sill holed and weak next to rear jacking point. (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Pass 5 Mar 2020 147,507 miles
Pass 11 Feb 2019 146,791 miles
Pass 13 Mar 2018 144,610 miles
Pass 11 Mar 2017 141,278 miles
Pass 16 Mar 2016 135,716 miles
Pass 1 Apr 2015 131,626 miles

Offside Front position lamp(s) deteriorated, but still visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)

front to rear brake pipes corroding

nearside rear shocker weeping

offside front lower ball joint worn, front arm

rear discs worn and corroding

Pass 8 May 2014 131,166 miles
Pass 15 Apr 2013 127,563 miles
Pass 6 Jul 2012 124,063 miles
Pass 7 Jul 2011 118,015 miles
Pass 19 Jul 2010 112,529 miles

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

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

Fail 16 Jul 2010 112,529 miles

Offside Steering arm has relative movement at its fixings (2.2.B.1h)

Offside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

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

Pass 22 Jun 2009 103,128 miles

Nearside Inner Front Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

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

Offside Inner Front Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

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

Pass 4 Aug 2008 99,410 miles
Pass 19 Jul 2007 94,825 miles
Fail 14 Jul 2007 94,825 miles

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

Offside Rear Brake hose excessively deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Pass 29 Jul 2006 83,288 miles

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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

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

Offside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Offside Front 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 30 Jul 2005 74,236 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 LWW is a 2000 BMW M5 in Black with a 4,941cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 26 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 84.6%.

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 LWW, 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 LWW is a 2000 BMW M5, first registered on 1 June 2000.

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