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M5 VBU

2000 BMW M5

Blue Petrol 4941cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires18 Jun 2026
Tests24 (19 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate79.2%

Mileage

122,150 mi
Last recorded122,150 miles
Recorded on19 Jun 2025
Typical for 2000 BMW M5102,280 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationM5 VBU
MakeBMW
ModelM5
Year2000
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine4,941cc

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MOT History

19 pass 5 fail
Pass 19 Jun 2025 122,150 miles
Pass 7 May 2024 121,341 miles
Pass 12 Jun 2023 120,587 miles
Pass 9 May 2022 120,005 miles
Pass 17 Feb 2021 117,832 miles

Integral body structure or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security NSR sill (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Integral body structure or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security OSR sill (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Nearside Fuel Pipe/s corroded ()

Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

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

Offside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 24 Feb 2020 113,947 miles

Integral body structure or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security N/S/R seal corroded (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Integral body structure or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security O/S/R seal corroded (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Nearside Fuel Pipe/s corroded ()

Offside Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Both front to rear brake pipes at rear (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 16 Feb 2019 111,166 miles

body damage

Fail 13 Feb 2019 111,166 miles

Nearside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

Nearside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

body damage

Pass 24 Jan 2018 107,263 miles
Pass 17 Jan 2017 104,390 miles

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

Front Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced Nearside & Offside (1.7.5a)

Fuel pipe slightly chafed (7.2.2)

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

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

Oil leak "Engine tray fitted obscuring the view into engine bay" ()

Rear DIFF seal slight leak

Pass 26 Jan 2016 101,640 miles

Nearside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Pass 19 Jan 2015 98,693 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

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

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

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 30 Jan 2014 95,350 miles

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 25 Jan 2013 92,485 miles

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

offside rear door hard to open

Fail 24 Jan 2013 92,480 miles

Nearside Rear Upper Suspension arm ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Upper Suspension arm ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

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

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

offside rear door hard to open

Pass 19 Jan 2012 89,428 miles
Fail 6 Jan 2012 89,371 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar attachment bracket/mounting fractured (2.4.G.1)

Nearside Rear Suspension has inadequate clearance with the chassis (2.4.A.1a)

Offside Rear Suspension has inadequate clearance with the chassis (2.4.A.1a)

Offside Rear position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

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

Pass 8 Jan 2011 86,396 miles

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

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

o/s/r door cannot be opened from outside

Fail 7 Jan 2011 86,393 miles

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage insecure (2.4.G.1)

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

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

o/s/r door cannot be opened from outside

Pass 11 Jan 2010 82,854 miles

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

o/s/f tyre worn on outer edge

Pass 13 Jan 2009 79,456 miles

Nearside Front Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

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

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

front tyres worn on edges

Pass 14 Jan 2008 72,233 miles
Pass 30 Oct 2006 62,096 miles
Fail 27 Oct 2006 62,096 miles

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

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 VBU is a 2000 BMW M5 in Blue with a 4,941cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 24 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 79.2%.

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 VBU, 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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M5 VBU is a 2000 BMW M5, first registered on 18 February 2000.

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