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M5 UUY

2000 BMW M5

Green Petrol 4941cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires15 May 2024
Tests23 (16 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate69.6%

Mileage

241,679 mi
Last recorded241,679 miles
Recorded on16 May 2023
Typical for 2000 BMW M5102,280 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationM5 UUY
MakeBMW
ModelM5
Year2000
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine4,941cc

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MOT History

16 pass 7 fail
Pass 16 May 2023 241,679 miles
Pass 20 Apr 2022 237,921 miles

Engine covers and under trays fitted

Pass 27 Apr 2021 236,960 miles
Pass 10 Jun 2019 234,365 miles

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

Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Nearside Rear Lower Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced sill (6.1.1 (c) (i))

engine covers + under tray fitted

Pass 19 Jun 2018 226,569 miles

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

engine covers + under tray fitted

general under body wear

Pass 27 Mar 2017 220,514 miles
Fail 27 Mar 2017 220,503 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content at idle excessive (7.3.D.4)

Front Direction indicator incorrect colour BOTH (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded outer door sill (2.4.A.3)

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

Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour BOTH (1.4.A.2f)

rear parking (secondary) brakes imbalanced (3.7.B.6b)

Brake pipe slightly corroded Both from front to rear (3.6.B.2c)

Pass 22 Apr 2016 213,075 miles

Nearside Rear Direction indicators slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

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

Offside Rear Direction indicators slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

oil leak

Pass 21 Apr 2015 202,001 miles
Pass 27 Mar 2014

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

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

Pass 3 Apr 2013 181,919 miles

Oil leak

Plastic sill covers fitted.

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Fail 2 Apr 2013 181,916 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

Oil leak

Plastic sill covers fitted.

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 7 Apr 2012 162,457 miles
Fail 7 Apr 2012 162,457 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

Fail 7 Apr 2011 142,531 miles

Offside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Front Front suspension has slight play in an outer ball joint (2.5.B.2a)

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Pass 7 Apr 2011 142,531 miles

Offside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Front Front suspension has slight play in an outer ball joint (2.5.B.2a)

Pass 26 Mar 2010 123,331 miles

Fuel pipe/s corroded

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

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

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

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Fail 25 Mar 2010 123,331 miles

Nearside Headlamp insecure (1.7.3)

Offside Headlamp insecure (1.7.3)

Fuel pipe/s corroded

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

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

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

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Fail 24 Apr 2009 121,038 miles

Nearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Nearside rear tyre wearing unevenly

Pass 24 Apr 2009 121,038 miles

Nearside rear tyre wearing unevenly

Pass 4 Jul 2007
Fail 29 Jun 2007 14,255 miles

Horn not loud enough to be heard by another road user (1.6.2b)

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

Pass 27 Jun 2006 106,034 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 UUY is a 2000 BMW M5 in Green 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 UUY, 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 UUY registered?

M5 UUY is a 2000 BMW M5, first registered on 1 March 2000.

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