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M5 UUU

2000 BMW M5

Silver Petrol 4941cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires12 May 2027
Tests23 (16 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate69.6%

Mileage

129,361 mi
Last recorded129,361 miles
Recorded on13 May 2026
Typical for 2000 BMW M5102,280 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

16 pass 7 fail
Pass 13 May 2026 129,361 miles
Pass 2 May 2025 128,805 miles

Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing both sides outer (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Pass 25 Apr 2024 127,821 miles
Pass 20 Feb 2023 127,128 miles
Pass 3 Jun 2021 126,895 miles
Pass 16 Jul 2018 126,812 miles
Fail 11 Jul 2018 126,806 miles

Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Brake pipe leaking on a hydraulic braking system (1.1.11 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 27 Nov 2014 125,710 miles
Fail 26 Nov 2014 125,710 miles

Nearside Front Radius arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Radius arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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

Pass 20 Nov 2013 119,100 miles

Nearside Front Radius arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

rear diff has oil leak

Pass 19 Nov 2012 112,314 miles

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

Fail 15 Nov 2012 112,312 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

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

diff bad oil leak

Pass 8 Nov 2011 104,419 miles

n/s steering arm/rack has slight movement

Fail 3 Nov 2011 104,234 miles

Nearside Rear Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

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

Offside Rear Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

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

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

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

Nearside Rear rear brake grabbing slightly (3.7.A.5b)

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

Offside Rear rear brake grabbing slightly (3.7.A.5b)

all brake pipes slight corroded

front brake pads low / discs corroded inside

oil leak from diff.

wipers slight smearing

Pass 18 Nov 2010 96,045 miles

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

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

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

both front wipers spliting

front brake discs corroded on inner face

oil leak on rear diff

Pass 27 Nov 2009 88,362 miles
Fail 24 Nov 2009 88,288 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose twisted (found during steering lock to lock check) (2.2.D.2b)

Rear registration plate background overprinted or shadowed with text (6.3.1e)

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)

Pass 13 Nov 2008 80,468 miles
Pass 26 Nov 2007 71,408 miles
Pass 17 Nov 2006 62,266 miles
Fail 16 Nov 2006 62,266 miles

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar attachment bracket/mounting insecure (2.4.G.1)

kerb damage to o/s/r o/s/f n/s/f n/s/r wheel rims †light mark on o/s/r door

Pass 23 Nov 2005 51,719 miles
Fail 23 Nov 2005 51,719 miles

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

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

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 UUU is a 2000 BMW M5 in Silver with a 4,941cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 69.6%.

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 a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

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 UUU, 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 UUU registered?

M5 UUU is a 2000 BMW M5, first registered on 7 December 2000.

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