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P27 MJP

2000 BMW M5

Blue Petrol 4941cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires2 Apr 2027
Tests51 (37 pass, 14 fail)
Pass rate72.5%

Mileage

172,681 mi
Last recorded172,681 miles
Recorded on24 Mar 2026
Typical for 2000 BMW M5102,280 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP27 MJP
MakeBMW
ModelM5
Year2000
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine4,941cc

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MOT History

37 pass 14 fail
Pass 24 Mar 2026 172,681 miles

Nearside Side repeater slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Side repeater lens defective which has no effect on emitted light missing (4.4.1 (b) (i))

Pass 12 Nov 2025 126,241 miles

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Inner Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Nearside Front Upper Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

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

Offside Front Outer Tyre slightly damaged (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Front Upper Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated both (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Pass 3 Apr 2025 170,509 miles
Pass 14 Nov 2024 120,089 miles

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 20 Nov 2023 168,946 miles
Pass 15 Nov 2023 113,292 miles
Fail 15 Nov 2023 113,292 miles

Nearside Rear Lower Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Lower Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Fail 7 Nov 2023 168,943 miles

Brake performance unable to be tested footbrake (1.2.1 (g))

Exhaust carbon monoxide content at idle exceeds manufacturer's specified limits (8.2.1.2 (b))

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Brake pipe leaking on a hydraulic braking system (1.1.11 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 7 Nov 2022 168,403 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material both front to rears (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 10 Oct 2022 107,904 miles

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 6 Nov 2021 166,019 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material BOTH front to rear, near rear of vehicle (1.1.11 (c))

leak from diff

Fail 5 Nov 2021 166,018 miles

Exhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds manufacturer's specified limits (8.2.1.2 (a))

Exhaust hydrocarbon content after 2nd fast idle exceeds manufacturer's specified limits (8.2.1.2 (a))

Nearside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Front Electrical wiring likely to drag on the ground lambda plugs (4.11 (a) (iii)) DANGEROUS

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material BOTH front to rear, near rear of vehicle (1.1.11 (c))

leak from diff

Pass 13 Oct 2021 97,970 miles

Front Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated damaged (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Nearside Rear Fuel cap seal deteriorated

Pass 6 Nov 2020 162,583 miles

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

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

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

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

Pass 7 Sep 2020 93,176 miles

Nearside Rear Position lamp with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning (4.2.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Stop lamp(s) with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning (4.3.1 (a) (i))

Pass 31 Oct 2019 160,586 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material too both front flexis (1.1.11 (c))

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material too both rear flexis (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 12 Sep 2019 92,685 miles

Nearside Rear Position lamp with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning (4.2.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Stop lamp(s) with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning (4.3.1 (a) (i))

Fail 3 Sep 2019 92,604 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

Registration plate does not conform to the specified requirements (0.1 (d))

Nearside Rear Inner Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure tyre wall (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Rear Position lamp with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning (4.2.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Stop lamp(s) with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning (4.3.1 (a) (i))

Pass 5 Nov 2018 157,300 miles

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

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

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

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

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

Pass 3 Sep 2018 89,545 miles
Pass 7 Nov 2017 154,598 miles
Pass 30 Aug 2017 86,992 miles

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

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

Pass 2 Nov 2016 151,365 miles
Fail 31 Oct 2016 151,364 miles

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

Pass 31 Aug 2016 84,988 miles

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

Fail 31 Aug 2016 84,988 miles

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

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

Pass 2 Nov 2015 148,733 miles

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

Pass 27 Aug 2015 82,866 miles
Pass 11 Nov 2014 142,389 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

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

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 26 Aug 2014 77,407 miles
Pass 4 Nov 2013 135,401 miles
Fail 1 Nov 2013 135,401 miles

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

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Rear Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Pass 15 Aug 2013 63,315 miles
Pass 6 Nov 2012 128,304 miles

Offside Front Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

rear differential has slight oil leak

Fail 5 Nov 2012 128,304 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too far to the right (1.8)

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Front Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

rear differential has slight oil leak

Pass 17 Aug 2012 49,794 miles
Pass 9 Nov 2011 120,224 miles

Offside Front Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

offside front flexi brake pipe twisted

Fail 8 Nov 2011 120,217 miles

Offside Front Front wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.5.A.2)

Offside Front Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

offside front flexi brake pipe twisted

Fail 26 Aug 2011 39,932 miles

Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)

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

nearside front tyre on 2.5mm and bald on stepped tread

offside front tyre becoming low on stepped tread 205/40/18W

Pass 26 Aug 2011 39,932 miles

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

nearside front tyre on 2.5mm and bald on stepped tread

offside front tyre becoming low on stepped tread 205/40/18W

Pass 4 Nov 2010 109,152 miles

Offside Front Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

Pass 27 Aug 2010 33,512 miles

rear brake disc corroded

Pass 6 Nov 2009 99,788 miles
Fail 5 Nov 2009

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

Fail 5 Nov 2009 99,765 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content at idle excessive (7.3.D.4)

Offside Front Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

Pass 31 Oct 2008 90,010 miles

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

Offside Front Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

Fail 30 Oct 2008 90,005 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

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

Offside Front Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

Pass 5 Nov 2007 80,596 miles

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

Nearside Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

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

Offside Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

front wipers slightly smearing screen

Pass 18 Oct 2006 71,242 miles
Fail 17 Oct 2006 71,223 miles

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

Offside Rear Brake hose excessively damaged (3.6.B.4d)

Pass 20 Oct 2005 60,383 miles

advise both rear tyres wearing close to 1.6mm

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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P27 MJP is a 2000 BMW M5 in Blue with a 4,941cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 51 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72.5%.

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 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 P27 MJP, 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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P27 MJP is a 2000 BMW M5, first registered on 30 October 2000.

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