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OLW 11

2000 BMW M5

Blue Petrol 4941cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires10 Aug 2021
Tests12 (11 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate91.7%

Mileage

144,199 mi
Last recorded144,199 miles
Recorded on11 Aug 2020
Typical for 2000 BMW M5102,280 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationOLW 11
MakeBMW
ModelM5
Year2000
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine4,941cc

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MOT History

11 pass 1 fail
Pass 11 Aug 2020 144,199 miles
Pass 7 Aug 2019 144,052 miles
Pass 21 Oct 2016 143,916 miles
Fail 15 Jul 2016 143,914 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (3.4.1c)

Electronic stability system warning lamp indicates a fault (3.4.1c)

Nearside 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)

Nearside Front Wheel stud(s) missing (4.2.A.1e)

Nearside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Nearside Rear Wheel stud(s) missing (4.2.A.1e)

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)

Offside Front Wheel stud(s) missing (4.2.A.1e)

Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded by fuel tank (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded jacking point (2.4.A.3)

Offside Rear Wheel stud(s) missing (4.2.A.1e)

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive jacking point (2.4.A.3)

Pass 26 Aug 2014 140,649 miles

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

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

Pass 8 Aug 2013 136,151 miles
Pass 28 Jun 2012 130,313 miles
Pass 7 May 2011 125,981 miles

Rear Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bearing (2.4.G.2)

Pass 20 Jan 2010 120,206 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)

Offside Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Pass 22 Nov 2008 113,671 miles
Pass 19 Jul 2007 104,012 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)

Pass 26 Jul 2006 95,338 miles

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

near side front tyre has a slight bulge should be changed

offside rear ride height sensor link brocken

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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OLW 11 is a 2000 BMW M5 in Blue with a 4,941cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 91.7%.

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 OLW 11, 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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What year was OLW 11 registered?

OLW 11 is a 2000 BMW M5, first registered on 2 June 2000.

Is OLW 11 safe to buy?

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