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M5 XLS

2000 BMW M5

Blue Petrol 4787cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires25 Mar 2027
Tests23 (17 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate73.9%

Mileage

89,685 mi
Last recorded89,685 miles
Recorded on26 Mar 2026
Typical for 2000 BMW M5102,280 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationM5 XLS
MakeBMW
ModelM5
Year2000
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine4,787cc

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MOT History

17 pass 6 fail
Pass 26 Mar 2026 89,685 miles

Nearside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Lower Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced jacking point area (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Lower Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced jacking point area (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Pass 1 Jul 2025 89,607 miles

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Lower Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Rear Lower Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Pass 23 Apr 2024 88,764 miles

CORROSION TO BOTH SIDES FRONT AND REAR JACKING POINT AREAS

Nearside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Pass 19 Apr 2023 87,748 miles

CORROSION TO ALL 4 JACKING PIONT AREAS

DRIVERS DOOR MIRROR GLASS SLIGHTLY POOR CONDITION

Nearside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

OFF SIDE FRONT BRAKE FLEX HOSE RETAINER RUBBER MISSING

Offside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Fail 18 Apr 2023 87,748 miles

Nearside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Offside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

CORROSION TO ALL 4 JACKING PIONT AREAS

DRIVERS DOOR MIRROR GLASS SLIGHTLY POOR CONDITION

Nearside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

OFF SIDE FRONT BRAKE FLEX HOSE RETAINER RUBBER MISSING

Offside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Pass 18 Jan 2022 86,562 miles
Pass 12 Oct 2017 86,193 miles

Fuel pipe corroded (front to rear pipe)

Nearside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (1.7.5a)

Pass 27 May 2016 85,864 miles

Body has slight corrosion General under (6.1.B.2)

Fuel pipes rusty

Lamba sensor cables hanging loose

Nearside Rear Body has slight corrosion sill (6.1.B.2)

Nearside Rear Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush wishbone bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Body has slight corrosion sill (6.1.B.2)

Offside Rear Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush wishbone bush (2.4.G.2)

Oil leak

Under trays fitted

Fail 17 May 2016 85,849 miles

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

rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

Body has slight corrosion General under (6.1.B.2)

Front Direction indicators slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Fuel pipes rusty

Lamba sensor cables hanging loose

Nearside Rear Body has slight corrosion sill (6.1.B.2)

Nearside Rear Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush wishbone bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Body has slight corrosion sill (6.1.B.2)

Offside Rear Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush wishbone bush (2.4.G.2)

Oil leak

Rear Direction indicators slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Under trays fitted

Pass 20 Apr 2015 82,647 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Fuel pipe/s corroded

Oil leak

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

both front tyres tread starting to delaminate

both rear lower ball joints have play

diff has slight oil leak

front brake calipers touching wheels but not causing binding

n/s/f headlight misted up

o/s/f brake flexi fixing loose

Fail 20 Apr 2015 82,647 miles

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Fuel pipe/s corroded

Oil leak

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

both front tyres tread starting to delaminate

both rear lower ball joints have play

both rear upper supension arms have slight play

diff has slight oil leak

front brake calipers touching wheels but not causing binding

n/s/f headlight misted up

o/s/f brake flexi fixing loose

Pass 10 Apr 2014 78,112 miles

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

Nearside Front Side repeater slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

fuel pipe rusted

Fail 6 Apr 2014 78,088 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose twisted (found during steering lock to lock check) (2.2.D.2b)

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

engine under cover and body under covers fitted at time of test

front to rear metal fuel pipe heavily corroded

n/s/r indicator bulb starting to fade to white

oil leak from rear differential

slight play in n/s/r lower hub bush

Pass 18 Oct 2012 76,329 miles

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

Fail 17 Oct 2012 76,327 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 23 Sep 2011 69,067 miles

rear metal brake pipe from left to right of vehicle starting to corode

Pass 1 Sep 2010 62,320 miles

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

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)

Fail 14 Aug 2010 62,199 miles

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

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.D.4)

Air con fan noise

Handbrake effort nearside 113kg offside 109kg

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

Nearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

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

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

Pass 4 Sep 2009 56,502 miles

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

Fuel pipe/s corroded

Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

undertrays and outer sills fitted

Pass 6 Sep 2008 48,022 miles
Pass 6 Sep 2007 42,214 miles

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

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

Pass 18 Jul 2006 37,201 miles
Pass 2 Aug 2005 29,104 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 XLS is a 2000 BMW M5 in Blue with a 4,787cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.9%.

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 XLS, 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 XLS is a 2000 BMW M5, first registered on 1 September 2000.

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