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M5 VXB

2000 BMW M5

Blue Petrol 4941cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires14 Aug 2026
Tests22 (18 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate81.8%

Mileage

156,435 mi
Last recorded156,435 miles
Recorded on15 Aug 2025
Typical for 2000 BMW M5102,280 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

18 pass 4 fail
Pass 15 Aug 2025 156,435 miles
Pass 29 Jul 2024 156,386 miles
Pass 31 Oct 2022 156,320 miles
Pass 1 Dec 2021 156,050 miles
Pass 26 Jun 2019 155,284 miles
Pass 20 Mar 2018 145,920 miles

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

Pass 23 Feb 2017 136,340 miles

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

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

both rear wheel arches rusting.

rear diff oil leak

sill covers fitted.

under trays fitted.

Fail 21 Feb 2017

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded inner & outer sill (2.4.A.3)

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

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

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

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

both rear wheel arches rusting.

rear diff oil leak

sill covers fitted.

under trays fitted.

Pass 17 Mar 2016 132,789 miles

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

coil spring corroded both rear (2.4.C.1b)

front to rear fuel pipe rusting

small chips in screen

Pass 6 Mar 2015 129,596 miles

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

stone chips front screen

Fail 5 Mar 2015 129,594 miles

Nearside Rear Direction indicator adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (1.4.A.2h)

Nearside Rear position lamp(s) adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (1.1.A.3f)

Nearside Stop lamp adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (1.2.1f)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

stone chips front screen

Pass 19 Mar 2014 126,543 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

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

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

diff oil leak

slight damage /s/front tyre outer wall

Pass 20 Dec 2012 122,230 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 26 Jan 2012 121,069 miles

Front registration plate delaminated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

offside rear tyre has damage to the outer sidewall

Pass 17 Jan 2011 118,909 miles

front brake disc's worn

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

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

o/s/r tyre has cuts on outer sidewall not through to any cords at time of test

Pass 8 Oct 2009 109,262 miles
Pass 19 Sep 2008 98,287 miles
Fail 17 Sep 2008 98,261 miles

Centre Rear Statutory seat belt missing (5.1.1)

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

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

Pass 2 Oct 2007 88,371 miles

handbrake efficiency is only 16%

Pass 9 Jan 2007 80,910 miles
Fail 21 Dec 2006 80,435 miles

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Pass 22 Dec 2005 65,902 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 VXB is a 2000 BMW M5 in Blue with a 4,941cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 81.8%.

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 VXB, 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 VXB registered?

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

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