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M5 OTL

2000 BMW M5

Silver Petrol 4941cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires1 Nov 2026
Tests11 (9 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate81.8%

Mileage

60,575 mi
Last recorded60,575 miles
Recorded on2 Nov 2025
Typical for 2000 BMW M5102,280 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

9 pass 2 fail
Pass 2 Nov 2025 60,575 miles
Pass 19 Dec 2024 59,052 miles
Pass 1 Mar 2024 58,901 miles

Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule Nearside and offside (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Nearside and offside (1.1.11 (c))

Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively Nearside and offside (1.2.1 (e))

Fuel Pipe/s corroded Front to rear ()

Offside Rear Lower Suspension component pin or bush slightly worn Outer bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Fail 22 Feb 2024 58,901 miles

Fuel cap/sealing device missing (6.1.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule Nearside and offside (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Nearside and offside (1.1.11 (c))

Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively Nearside and offside (1.2.1 (e))

Fuel Pipe/s corroded Front to rear ()

Offside Rear Lower Suspension component pin or bush slightly worn Outer bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Nearside and offside - Approaching minimum tread depth marks (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 10 Feb 2011 58,834 miles
Pass 17 Dec 2009 58,817 miles

Fuel pipe/s corroded

Nearside Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

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

offside handbrake weaker than nearside

Pass 21 Oct 2008 58,737 miles

Fuel pipe/s corroded

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 13 Sep 2007 58,221 miles
Fail 5 Sep 2007 58,118 miles

Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

ns headlamp damp

Pass 5 Sep 2006 56,374 miles
Pass 4 May 2006 52,825 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 OTL is a 2000 BMW M5 in Silver with a 4,941cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 81.8%.

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 OTL, 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 OTL registered?

M5 OTL is a 2000 BMW M5, first registered on 28 April 2000.

Is M5 OTL safe to buy?

The MOT history for M5 OTL shows 11 tests with a 81.8% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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