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M5 VVG

2000 BMW M5

Silver Petrol 4941cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires11 Apr 2027
Tests28 (21 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

116,161 mi
Last recorded116,161 miles
Recorded on8 Apr 2026
Typical for 2000 BMW M5102,280 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

21 pass 7 fail
Pass 8 Apr 2026 116,161 miles
Pass 8 Apr 2025 116,039 miles
Pass 8 Apr 2024 115,525 miles
Pass 8 Apr 2023 115,098 miles
Pass 8 Apr 2022 114,426 miles
Pass 12 Apr 2021 113,398 miles

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

Pass 27 Mar 2020 112,906 miles

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

Pass 8 Apr 2019 111,242 miles
Pass 16 Mar 2018 108,522 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit 2-3mm (4.1.E.1)

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

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit 3mm (4.1.E.1)

Pass 20 Mar 2017 106,028 miles
Pass 7 Mar 2016 103,048 miles

Nearside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Nearside Rear Upper Suspension arm ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt rear arm (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Fail 10 Mar 2015 98,516 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Nearside Rear Upper Suspension arm ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

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

Pass 10 Mar 2015 98,516 miles

Nearside Rear Upper Suspension arm ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

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

Pass 21 Mar 2014 92,783 miles

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

Fail 20 Mar 2014 92,782 miles

Front Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

Nearside front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

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

Pass 11 Feb 2013 88,749 miles

Nearside Rear Upper Suspension arm ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Fail 11 Feb 2013 88,749 miles

Nearside Rear Upper Suspension arm ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

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

Pass 31 Jan 2012 85,815 miles
Fail 30 Jan 2012 85,812 miles

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

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

Pass 14 Feb 2011 83,549 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Fail 16 Dec 2010 83,522 miles

Offside Front front brake juddering severely (3.7.A.2b)

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

Nearside Rear Valve stem slightly damaged (4.1.D.1e)

front to rear fuel pipe corroded

light corrosion to centre of o/s sill

Pass 2 Dec 2009

Nearside Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Pass 1 Dec 2008 79,327 miles

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

o/s/r tyre valve starting to perish

rear tyre sidewalls starting to crack

Pass 3 Dec 2007 76,514 miles

Offside Front front brake juddering slightly (3.7.A.2b)

Fail 3 Dec 2007 76,514 miles

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

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

Offside Front front brake juddering slightly (3.7.A.2b)

Pass 8 Dec 2006 72,886 miles
Fail 5 Dec 2006 72,760 miles

Nearside Front brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h)

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

Offside Headlamp aim beam image kick up to the offside (1.8)

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

Pass 28 Nov 2005 69,706 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp not in a clean condition but not affecting beam image (1.2.4a)

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 VVG is a 2000 BMW M5 in Silver with a 4,941cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 28 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 VVG, 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 VVG registered?

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

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