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M5 POJ

2000 BMW M5

Black Petrol 4941cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires8 Apr 2027
Tests20 (16 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

173,206 mi
Last recorded173,206 miles
Recorded on9 Apr 2026
Typical for 2000 BMW M5102,280 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

16 pass 4 fail
Pass 9 Apr 2026 173,206 miles
Pass 31 May 2021 172,699 miles
Pass 14 Apr 2020 172,560 miles
Pass 27 Aug 2018 172,531 miles
Pass 11 Feb 2017 172,226 miles
Pass 4 Feb 2016 171,078 miles
Pass 29 Jan 2015 162,853 miles
Fail 29 Jan 2015 162,850 miles

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

Offside Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Pass 24 Jan 2014 151,598 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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 8 Feb 2013 140,053 miles
Pass 3 Feb 2012 116,859 miles
Pass 10 Feb 2011 106,320 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.C.1b)

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

nearside front wheel rim slightly distorted

nearside rear wheel rim slightly distorted

offside front exhaust bracket broken

oil leak from diff

Fail 8 Feb 2011 106,316 miles

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

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

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

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.C.1b)

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

nearside front wheel rim slightly distorted

nearside rear wheel rim slightly distorted

offside front exhaust bracket broken

oil leak from diff

Pass 1 Feb 2010 98,909 miles

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

Fuel pipe/s corroded

Offside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

Pass 11 Feb 2009 89,470 miles
Pass 21 Nov 2007 86,836 miles

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

Fail 20 Nov 2007 86,826 miles

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a pin/bearing (2.4.G.2)

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 less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Pass 19 Oct 2006 82,709 miles
Pass 24 Oct 2005 70,323 miles
Fail 24 Oct 2005 70,323 miles

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar attachment bracket/mounting insecure (2.4.G.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 POJ is a 2000 BMW M5 in Black with a 4,941cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 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 POJ, 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 POJ registered?

M5 POJ is a 2000 BMW M5, first registered on 29 November 2000.

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