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R88 LTC

2000 BMW M5

Blue Petrol 4941cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires9 Dec 2023
Tests22 (18 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate81.8%

Mileage

93,451 mi
Last recorded93,451 miles
Recorded on10 Dec 2022
Typical for 2000 BMW M5102,280 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR88 LTC
MakeBMW
ModelM5
Year2000
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine4,941cc

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MOT History

18 pass 4 fail
Pass 10 Dec 2022 93,451 miles
Pass 10 Sep 2021 93,217 miles

Nearside Rear Inner Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced SEAL (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Pass 2 Jun 2020 92,461 miles
Pass 26 Mar 2019 91,348 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp has a product on the light source but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

Nearside Rear Inner Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

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

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Inner Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Fail 7 Feb 2019 91,328 miles

Offside Front Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Gearbox mounting defective bolt missing ()

Nearside Headlamp lens slightly defective condensation in lamp (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Pass 17 Feb 2018 90,303 miles

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

Pass 24 Mar 2017 88,877 miles
Fail 4 Mar 2017 88,831 miles

Nearside Rear coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

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

Offside Front Lower Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

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

Pass 5 Mar 2016 85,887 miles
Pass 7 Mar 2015 83,590 miles

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

front-rear fuel pipe corroded.

Pass 25 Mar 2014 81,335 miles

fuel pipe corroded

Fail 8 Mar 2014 81,331 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Nearside Front Upper Tie bar/rod ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

Offside Front Upper Tie bar/rod 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)

Offside Rear Brake pipe leaking (3.6.A.1)

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

fuel pipe corroded

Pass 7 Mar 2013 79,227 miles

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

Front Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) has slight seepage from a joint (2.3.3b)

Pass 25 Feb 2012 77,033 miles

Both rear diff output shaft seals leaking.

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

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

Steering box has a slight oil leak (2.2.D.2e)

Pass 17 Feb 2011 74,160 miles

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

Rear tyre walls starting to crack

Slight oil leak on n/s/r diff output seal

Pass 12 Mar 2010 72,196 miles

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

advise on stickers on n/s of windscreen

front to rear fuel pipe slightly corroded

Pass 20 Feb 2009 69,809 miles
Pass 12 Mar 2008 67,000 miles

Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) has slight seepage (2.3.3b)

Fail 10 Mar 2008 66,999 miles

Nearside Front Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Offside Front Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) has slight seepage (2.3.3b)

Pass 13 Mar 2007 64,430 miles
Pass 24 Apr 2006 62,281 miles
Pass 7 Feb 2006 61,294 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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R88 LTC is a 2000 BMW M5 in Blue with a 4,941cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 81.8%.

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 R88 LTC, 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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R88 LTC is a 2000 BMW M5, first registered on 1 March 2000.

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