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M5 NBG

2000 BMW M5

Black Petrol 4941cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires5 Jun 2027
Tests21 (18 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate85.7%

Mileage

155,488 mi
Last recorded155,488 miles
Recorded on6 Jun 2026
Typical for 2000 BMW M5102,280 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

18 pass 3 fail
Pass 6 Jun 2026 155,488 miles
Pass 31 May 2025 151,093 miles
Pass 1 Jun 2024 146,454 miles
Pass 16 Sep 2022 145,031 miles

Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output Both headlamps misted (4.1.4 (b))

Front Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Front Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

Rear Diff leaking oil

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

Pass 19 Mar 2020 143,309 miles
Pass 12 Apr 2019 142,075 miles
Pass 23 Feb 2018 140,349 miles
Pass 17 Sep 2016 137,507 miles
Pass 18 Sep 2015 134,036 miles
Fail 9 Sep 2015 134,036 miles

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

Offside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

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

Centre Rear Braking system leaking (3.6.A.1) DANGEROUS

Pass 1 Mar 2014 129,294 miles
Pass 22 Feb 2013 122,690 miles
Fail 18 Feb 2013 122,690 miles

Nearside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Offside Rear Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 17 Feb 2012 118,295 miles

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

heavy oil leak from rear diff

n/s/r tyre wearing unevenly on inside edge

Pass 28 Feb 2011 114,923 miles

n/s/f tyre wearing on outer edges

rear diff oil leak

Pass 4 Mar 2010 110,396 miles
Fail 25 Feb 2010 110,396 miles

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

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Front Seat belt locking mechanism does not secure or release (5.2.5a)

Offside Obligatory mirror missing (8.1.1)

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

Offside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

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

Windscreen has a sticker or other obstruction encroaching by more than 10mm within zone 'A' (8.3.1b)

Windscreen has a sticker or other obstruction encroaching into the swept area by more than 40mm outside zone 'A' (8.3.1e)

Windscreen has damage to an area in excess of a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Nearside wing mirror is loose.

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Offside front wheel rim is buckled (inner edge).

Pass 23 Feb 2009 95,833 miles
Pass 30 Jun 2008 93,944 miles
Pass 10 May 2007 85,715 miles

Nearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Nearside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

oil leak from rear diff

Pass 12 May 2006 78,905 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 NBG is a 2000 BMW M5 in Black with a 4,941cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 85.7%.

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 NBG, 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 NBG registered?

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

Is M5 NBG safe to buy?

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