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R1 EGL

2000 BMW M5

Blue Petrol 4941cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires25 Apr 2025
Tests24 (19 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate79.2%

Mileage

199,945 mi
Last recorded199,945 miles
Recorded on8 May 2025
Typical for 2000 BMW M5102,280 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR1 EGL
MakeBMW
ModelM5
Year2000
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine4,941cc

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MOT History

19 pass 5 fail
Fail 8 May 2025 199,945 miles

Nearside Rear Lower Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength inner and outer sill area (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Lower Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength inner and outer sill area (5.3.6 (a) (i))

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

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

Offside Front Lower outer sill corroded but not within prescribed area's

Shock absorbers has light misting of oil both rear (5.3.2 (b))

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 26 Apr 2024 199,096 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material all metal pipes (1.1.11 (c))

Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil n/s and o/s (5.3.2 (b))

Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge n/s and o/s (5.2.3 (e))

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 18 Apr 2023 198,708 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material all pipes covered in grease (1.1.11 (c))

Front Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil both sides (5.3.2 (b))

Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both sides 3mm (5.2.3 (e))

undertrays fitted

Pass 24 Mar 2022 197,552 miles

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

Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

bonnet stiff to open

Pass 8 Apr 2021 195,933 miles

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

Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

undertrays fitted

Pass 25 Mar 2020 195,112 miles

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

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

undertrays fitted

Pass 16 Apr 2019 193,388 miles

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

Fuel Pipe/s corroded ()

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

undertrays fitted

Pass 16 Apr 2018 192,782 miles

Fuel Pipe/s corroded ()

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

undertrays fitted

Fail 29 Mar 2018 192,781 miles

Nearside Front Upper Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Fuel Pipe/s corroded ()

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

undertrays fitted

Pass 30 Mar 2017 191,264 miles

Central Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Undertrays fitted

Pass 7 Mar 2016 187,974 miles

Engine cover fitted

undertray fitted

Pass 5 Feb 2015 180,056 miles

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

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Fail 31 Jan 2015 180,906 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

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

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)

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 22 Jan 2014 175,308 miles

Nearside Rear Upper Suspension arm ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Rear Upper Suspension arm ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Pass 30 Jan 2013 170,139 miles

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Pass 18 Jan 2012 164,120 miles

Offside Front Anti-roll bar has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Pass 13 Jan 2011 160,485 miles

Nearside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Fail 10 Jan 2011 160,479 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Pass 19 Jan 2010 155,464 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)

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

Pass 6 Feb 2009 145,408 miles

Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Fuel pipe/s corroded

Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

front to rear brake pipes greased, unable to check correctly

Pass 8 Jan 2008 132,275 miles
Fail 2 Jan 2008 132,254 miles

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

Offside Rear Direction indicator not working (1.4.A.2c)

Pass 29 Jan 2007 121,465 miles
Pass 8 Feb 2006 113,345 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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R1 EGL 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 79.2%.

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 R1 EGL, 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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R1 EGL is a 2000 BMW M5, first registered on 26 January 2000.

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