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M5 XPW

2000 BMW M5

Blue Petrol 4941cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires17 Sep 2026
Tests24 (20 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate83.3%

Mileage

109,475 mi
Last recorded109,475 miles
Recorded on10 Sep 2025
Typical for 2000 BMW M5102,280 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

20 pass 4 fail
Pass 10 Sep 2025 109,475 miles
Pass 11 Sep 2024 108,801 miles
Pass 18 Sep 2023 108,376 miles
Pass 10 Sep 2022 107,527 miles
Fail 10 Sep 2022 107,527 miles

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Pass 8 Sep 2021 106,834 miles
Pass 8 Sep 2020 106,501 miles
Pass 1 Apr 2019 104,449 miles
Pass 26 Apr 2018 102,266 miles
Pass 6 Mar 2017 100,857 miles
Pass 15 Mar 2016 99,727 miles
Pass 4 Mar 2015 98,392 miles
Pass 4 Mar 2014 96,653 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)

Fail 3 Mar 2014 96,653 miles

Front registration plate character(s) incorrectly spaced (6.3.4a)

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

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar rubber mounting deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Rear registration plate character(s) incorrectly spaced (6.3.4a)

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)

Pass 2 Mar 2013 93,925 miles

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

Pass 29 Feb 2012 91,158 miles
Fail 28 Feb 2011 88,552 miles

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

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Pass 28 Feb 2011 88,552 miles

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Pass 22 Feb 2010 85,739 miles
Pass 25 Feb 2009 81,482 miles

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

Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

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

Pass 11 Feb 2008 79,377 miles
Pass 8 Jan 2008 79,145 miles

rear tyres worn to legal limit

front brake discs corroded and worn

front inner brake pads worn to excess

n/s/r anti-roll bar drop link slight wear

Pass 31 Aug 2005 74,310 miles
Fail 30 Aug 2005 74,310 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high when the centre of the headlamp is above 850mm from the ground (1.6.B3)

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 XPW is a 2000 BMW M5 in Blue with a 4,941cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 24 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 83.3%.

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 XPW, 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 XPW registered?

M5 XPW is a 2000 BMW M5, first registered on 29 September 2000.

Is M5 XPW safe to buy?

The MOT history for M5 XPW shows 24 tests with a 83.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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