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M5 WGO

2000 BMW M5

Silver Petrol 4941cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires9 Sep 2026
Tests25 (18 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate72%

Mileage

126,844 mi
Last recorded126,844 miles
Recorded on10 Sep 2025
Typical for 2000 BMW M5102,280 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

18 pass 7 fail
Pass 10 Sep 2025 126,844 miles

Nearside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive sills (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Offside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive sill (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Pass 22 Dec 2023 126,839 miles

Nearside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive sill (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive sill (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Pass 14 Sep 2021 126,108 miles

Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 13 Jul 2020 125,585 miles
Pass 15 Feb 2019 118,923 miles
Pass 10 Jan 2018 118,540 miles
Pass 7 Feb 2017 112,049 miles
Pass 18 Apr 2016 111,227 miles

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

oil leaks at diff

Pass 26 May 2015

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

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

corrosion around both rear jacking points

Fail 19 May 2015

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

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

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

corrosion around both rear jacking points

Pass 15 May 2014 108,511 miles

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

oil leak at diff assy

Pass 24 Sep 2013 107,194 miles

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

diff leaking

nearside front tyre deteriorating

offside front tyre deteriorating

Fail 6 Sep 2013 107,188 miles

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

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Fuel pipe/s corroded

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

diff leaking

nearside front tyre deteriorating

offside front tyre deteriorating

Pass 13 Apr 2012 106,013 miles
Fail 3 Apr 2012 106,010 miles

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

Pass 9 May 2011 102,967 miles

ECU warning lamp indicating a fault

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

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

oil leaking from rear differential

surface corrosion to fuel pipes along floor pan

Fail 5 May 2011 102,952 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)

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

Suspension arm has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Suspension arm has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

ECU warning lamp indicating a fault

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

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

oil leaking from rear differential

surface corrosion to fuel pipes along floor pan

Pass 26 Mar 2010 99,233 miles
Fail 6 Mar 2010 98,982 miles

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

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

Rear registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

inner lamp n/s/r not working oil leak from rear axle pinion oilseal (HEAVY)

Fail 26 Feb 2009 90,312 miles

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Centre Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

slight play in n/s rear suspension lower joint/bush.

Pass 26 Feb 2009 90,312 miles

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

slight play in n/s rear suspension lower joint/bush.

Pass 4 Mar 2008 80,249 miles
Pass 14 Mar 2007 74,888 miles
Fail 13 Mar 2007 74,888 miles

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

Pass 3 Mar 2006 64,171 miles

Parking brake effort on minimum requirement of 16%

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 WGO is a 2000 BMW M5 in Silver with a 4,941cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 25 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72%.

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 WGO, 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 WGO is a 2000 BMW M5, first registered on 1 November 2000.

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