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M5 XLR

2000 BMW 5 Series

Black Petrol 3430cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires30 Jun 2026
Tests21 (17 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate81%

Mileage

130,205 mi
Last recorded130,205 miles
Recorded on1 Jul 2025
Typical for 2000 BMW 5 Series116,476 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationM5 XLR
MakeBMW
Model5 Series
Year2000
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,430cc

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MOT History

17 pass 4 fail
Pass 1 Jul 2025 130,205 miles
Pass 20 May 2023 130,151 miles
Pass 27 May 2022 130,137 miles
Pass 6 Jul 2021 130,118 miles
Pass 11 Apr 2019 130,108 miles
Pass 6 Jul 2017 130,000 miles
Pass 11 Jun 2016 126,123 miles

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

Pass 26 Jun 2015 125,196 miles
Fail 26 Jun 2015 125,196 miles

Nearside Front coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 26 Jun 2014 124,101 miles

Fuel pipe slightly chafed (7.2.2)

Fail 22 Jun 2014 123,944 miles

Fuel pipe slightly chafed (7.2.2)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 22 Jun 2014 123,944 miles

Fuel pipe slightly chafed (7.2.2)

Pass 6 Oct 2012 122,611 miles

Fuel pipe/s corroded

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

Fail 29 Sep 2011 121,555 miles

Nearside Front Macpherson strut has excessive movement in the upper support bearing assembly (2.5.B.1b)

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Front Macpherson strut has excessive movement in the upper support bearing assembly (2.5.B.1b)

Offside Headlamp aim too high and too far to the right. (1.8)

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

Pass 29 Sep 2011 121,555 miles
Pass 1 Oct 2010 117,881 miles
Pass 19 Sep 2009 111,997 miles
Pass 27 Sep 2008 104,192 miles
Pass 5 Oct 2007 93,962 miles

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.C.1b)

nsf tyre has small cut on outer sidewall

Pass 8 Sep 2006 76,747 miles

Nail in nearside front tyre

both rear tyres wearing on edges

osr tyre has small cut on inner sidewall

Fail 7 Sep 2006 76,747 miles

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

Nail in nearside front tyre

Nail in offside front tyre

both rear tyres wearing on edges

osr tyre has small cut on inner side wall

How Reliable is the BMW 5 Series?

Based on 944,163 MOT tests across 122,930 vehicles.

80.5%
Pass Rate
8,163
Miles/Year
35
Year Lifespan
122,930
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 25,557
Parking brake: efficiency below requirements 14,960
Brake pipe excessively corroded 12,202
parking brake recording little or no effort 7,953
Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid 7,589
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M5 XLR is a 2000 BMW 5 Series in Black with a 3,430cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 81%.

Across all 2000 BMW 5 Series models, the average MOT pass rate is 70.3% with a typical mileage of 116,476 miles. This particular vehicle has performed better than the average for its year.

The most common reason a BMW 5 Series fails its MOT is tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm, accounting for 25,557 recorded failures. If you're considering buying M5 XLR, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The BMW 5 Series typically stays on UK roads for around 35 years. At 26 years old, this BMW 5 Series is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was M5 XLR registered?

M5 XLR is a 2000 BMW 5 Series, first registered on 10 July 2000.

Is M5 XLR safe to buy?

The MOT history for M5 XLR shows 21 tests with a 81% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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