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M5 VYL

2000 BMW M5

Blue Petrol 5000cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires12 Mar 2026
Tests25 (15 pass, 10 fail)
Pass rate60%

Mileage

168,622 mi
Last recorded168,622 miles
Recorded on13 Mar 2025
Typical for 2000 BMW M5102,280 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationM5 VYL
MakeBMW
ModelM5
Year2000
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine5,000cc

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MOT History

15 pass 10 fail
Pass 13 Mar 2025 168,622 miles
Pass 17 Apr 2023 167,686 miles

Front Side repeater slightly discoloured n/s o/s (4.4.3 (a))

Pass 19 Oct 2021 164,380 miles

Fuel Pipe/s corroded ()

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

Nearside Rear Upper Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

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

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

Offside Rear Mudguard insecure ()

side skirts fitted to both sills

Pass 1 Oct 2020 161,374 miles

Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output n/s o/s (4.1.4 (b))

Fuel Pipe/s corroded ()

Parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.4.2 (a) (i))

under trays and sill skirts fitted obscuring components

Pass 26 Apr 2019 156,308 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material both front. (1.1.11 (c))

Headlamp lens slightly defective both. (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

full undertrays fitted.

offside rear handbrake scuffing.

Pass 10 Apr 2018 150,582 miles

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

Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1a)

Torque/reaction arm has a slightly deteriorated rubber bush both front. (2.4.G.2)

brake piping has been coated.

rear tyres wearing on inner edges.

Fail 22 Mar 2018 150,577 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (3.4.1c)

Electrical wiring insecure lamda. (1.9.2a)

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

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

Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1a)

Torque/reaction arm has a slightly deteriorated rubber bush both front. (2.4.G.2)

brake pipes have been coated.

engine lamp on.

Pass 27 Feb 2017 147,325 miles

Nearside Rear Inner 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)

both outer sills starting to corrode

slight oil leak at rear diff

Fail 23 Feb 2017 147,323 miles

Nearside Rear Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement lower hub (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement lower hub (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Rear Inner 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)

both outer sills starting to corrode

slight oil leak at rear diff

Pass 11 Mar 2016 144,016 miles

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

Offside Front Seat belt stitching slightly frayed (5.2.2b)

front propshaft donut cracked.undertrays fitted.

Fail 9 Mar 2016 144,016 miles

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

Torque/reaction arm has a deteriorated rubber bush resulting in excessive movement both front (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Front Seat belt stitching slightly frayed (5.2.2b)

front propshaft donut cracked.undertrays fitted.

Fail 9 Mar 2015 137,341 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 9 Mar 2015 137,341 miles
Fail 11 Nov 2014 137,022 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Nearside front brake excessively fluctuating (3.7.B.3)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Offside front brake excessively fluctuating (3.7.B.3)

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

Offside rear brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)

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

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

engine managment light on

exhaust front support brackets corroded and broken

exhaust heat shield insecure

slight oil leak from rear diff

Pass 18 Nov 2013 132,513 miles

Both exhaust front exhaust brackets corroded and broken

EML on

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

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

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

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

Slight bind on n/s/r brake

Fail 18 Nov 2013 132,497 miles

Front Headlamp cleaning device inoperative (1.7.2)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Both exhaust front exhaust brackets corroded and broken

EML on

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

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

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

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

Slight bind on n/s/r brake

Pass 16 Nov 2012 123,642 miles
Fail 15 Nov 2012 123,641 miles

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

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

Pass 10 Nov 2011 109,890 miles

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

eml on

Fail 21 Oct 2011 109,861 miles

Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Fail 15 Aug 2011 109,732 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

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

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

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

Pass 19 Aug 2010 101,832 miles

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

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

Fail 18 Aug 2010 101,830 miles

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

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

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

Pass 9 Apr 2008 82,800 miles
Pass 25 Nov 2006 130,427 miles

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

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

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 VYL is a 2000 BMW M5 in Blue with a 5,000cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 25 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60%.

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 VYL, 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 VYL is a 2000 BMW M5, first registered on 21 November 2000.

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