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M5 YTP

2000 BMW M5

Silver Petrol 4941cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires25 Nov 2026
Tests24 (21 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate87.5%

Mileage

84,846 mi
Last recorded84,846 miles
Recorded on24 Nov 2025
Typical for 2000 BMW M5102,280 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

21 pass 3 fail
Pass 24 Nov 2025 84,846 miles

Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 20 Nov 2024 84,358 miles
Pass 31 Oct 2023 83,221 miles

Offside Front Side repeater slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Pass 27 Oct 2022 82,211 miles

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

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

Pass 24 Nov 2021 81,154 miles
Fail 24 Nov 2021 81,154 miles

Headlamp aim too high BOTH (4.1.2 (a))

Pass 26 Nov 2020 80,665 miles
Pass 25 Apr 2019 79,273 miles
Pass 20 Apr 2018 77,232 miles

Offside Side repeater slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Oil leak Diff input shaft ()

Fail 19 Apr 2018 77,230 miles

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside Side repeater slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Oil leak Diff input shaft ()

Pass 24 Apr 2017 74,900 miles

Offside Side repeater slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Oil leaks from rear axle

Pass 27 Apr 2016 69,321 miles
Pass 18 Apr 2015 66,884 miles
Pass 4 Apr 2014 66,518 miles
Pass 27 Apr 2013 65,681 miles
Pass 30 Jun 2012 65,055 miles
Pass 18 Jun 2011 63,355 miles
Pass 18 Jun 2010 61,468 miles
Pass 17 Jun 2009 59,069 miles

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

Pass 26 Jun 2008 55,478 miles

Nearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

air con belt in very poor condition

oil filter housing only secured by one mount (should be 2)

Fail 26 Jun 2008 55,478 miles

Nearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar attachment bracket/mounting damaged and its strength is seriously reduced (2.4.G.1)

Offside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

air con belt in very poor condition

oil filter housing only secured by one mount (should be 2)

Pass 19 Jun 2007 44,987 miles
Pass 5 Jun 2006 30,654 miles

Slight imbalance on the o/s/r service brake.(only at low pedal pressure)

Pass 20 Jun 2005 10,692 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 YTP is a 2000 BMW M5 in Silver with a 4,941cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 24 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 87.5%.

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 YTP, 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 YTP registered?

M5 YTP is a 2000 BMW M5, first registered on 6 May 2000.

Is M5 YTP safe to buy?

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