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M5 RUY

2000 BMW M5

Grey Petrol 4941cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires16 May 2025
Tests19 (18 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate94.7%

Mileage

118,771 mi
Last recorded118,771 miles
Recorded on17 May 2024
Typical for 2000 BMW M5102,280 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationM5 RUY
MakeBMW
ModelM5
Year2000
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine4,941cc

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MOT History

18 pass 1 fail
Pass 17 May 2024 118,771 miles
Pass 18 Apr 2023 118,728 miles
Pass 25 Apr 2022 118,639 miles
Pass 19 Apr 2021 118,590 miles
Pass 26 Jul 2019 118,511 miles
Pass 24 Aug 2017 118,486 miles

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

Pass 21 May 2016 118,452 miles
Fail 19 May 2016 118,446 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

Pass 1 May 2015 118,149 miles
Pass 7 Apr 2014 117,947 miles

nearside front brake binding slightly

Pass 3 Jan 2013 117,813 miles
Pass 9 Jan 2012 117,332 miles

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

Nearside Rear Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

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

Pass 1 Mar 2011 113,626 miles
Pass 12 Jul 2010 109,659 miles

Nearside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Offside Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Offside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Pass 23 Jul 2009 102,648 miles

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

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

Nearside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Offside Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Offside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Pass 22 Jul 2008 94,412 miles

Nearside Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Offside Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

both front tyres worn on edges

Pass 17 Mar 2008 91,828 miles

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

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

senser brocken on rear suspension

Pass 16 Mar 2007 76,125 miles

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

Pass 1 Mar 2006 58,574 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 RUY is a 2000 BMW M5 in Grey with a 4,941cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 94.7%.

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 RUY, 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 RUY registered?

M5 RUY is a 2000 BMW M5, first registered on 31 December 2000.

Is M5 RUY safe to buy?

The MOT history for M5 RUY shows 19 tests with a 94.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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