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M5 YFF

2000 BMW M5

Blue Petrol 4941cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires28 Nov 2026
Tests20 (19 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate95%

Mileage

68,746 mi
Last recorded68,746 miles
Recorded on29 Nov 2025
Typical for 2000 BMW M5102,280 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

19 pass 1 fail
Pass 29 Nov 2025 68,746 miles
Pass 18 Nov 2024 68,712 miles
Pass 15 Nov 2023 68,600 miles
Pass 12 Nov 2022 68,518 miles

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

Pass 13 Nov 2021 117,104 miles

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

Pass 4 Nov 2020 116,947 miles
Pass 29 Oct 2019 116,852 miles
Pass 30 Oct 2018 116,149 miles

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 23 Aug 2017 113,550 miles

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

Offside Front tyre cracked

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

Pass 24 Aug 2016 109,587 miles
Pass 24 Aug 2015 106,775 miles
Pass 22 Aug 2014 103,521 miles
Pass 21 Aug 2013 103,129 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Pass 23 Aug 2012 100,660 miles

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 8 Apr 2011 100,024 miles

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

Pass 8 Apr 2010 93,394 miles
Pass 2 Mar 2009 87,324 miles
Pass 31 Jan 2008 127,720 miles
Fail 31 Jan 2008 127,720 miles

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

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

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

Parking brake is not capable of being maintained in operation by direct mechanical action only (3.1.2)

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

Pass 5 Jul 2006 123,471 miles

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 YFF is a 2000 BMW M5 in Blue with a 4,941cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 95%.

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 YFF, 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 YFF registered?

M5 YFF is a 2000 BMW M5, first registered on 1 December 2000.

Is M5 YFF safe to buy?

The MOT history for M5 YFF shows 20 tests with a 95% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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