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RFZ 868

2000 BMW M5

Black Petrol 4941cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires26 May 2024
Tests28 (17 pass, 11 fail)
Pass rate60.7%

Mileage

130,418 mi
Last recorded130,418 miles
Recorded on25 May 2023
Typical for 2000 BMW M5102,280 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationRFZ 868
MakeBMW
ModelM5
Year2000
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine4,941cc

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MOT History

17 pass 11 fail
Pass 25 May 2023 130,418 miles
Pass 29 Apr 2022 129,324 miles
Pass 12 May 2021 128,632 miles

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

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

Fail 11 May 2021 128,632 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

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

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

Pass 27 May 2020 127,154 miles

Front Exhaust mounts poor condition/corroded

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))

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 31 May 2019 124,938 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

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

Offside Front jacking point rusted

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

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Fail 28 May 2019 124,936 miles

Exhaust carbon monoxide content at idle exceeds default limits (8.2.1.2 (b))

Nearside Rear Outer Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced sill (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt drop link (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Rear Outer Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced sill (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint likely to become detached drop link (5.3.4 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint likely to become detached drop link (5.3.4 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

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

Offside Front jacking point rusted

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

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 25 May 2018 122,669 miles

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing perished (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

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

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

Fail 25 May 2018 122,669 miles

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing perished (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

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

Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

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

Pass 19 May 2017 118,966 miles

Nearside Front Tyre starting to perish

Offside Front Stability switch seized and snapped

Fail 19 May 2017 118,966 miles

Nearside Front Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Offside Front Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault Air bag light on (5.4.2)

Nearside Front Tyre starting to perish

Offside Front Stability switch seized and snapped

Pass 27 May 2016 117,274 miles

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

Pass 26 May 2015 113,793 miles
Fail 21 May 2015 113,786 miles

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

Direction indicators incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Nearside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

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

Offside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

o/s/rear tyre worn on inner edge

Pass 28 May 2014 109,674 miles

both headlights poor condition

Fail 28 May 2014 109,674 miles

Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

both headlights poor condition

Pass 29 May 2013 105,216 miles

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

both headlight lens's poor condition with moisture in headlight units

Fail 29 May 2013 105,216 miles

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

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

both headlight lens's poor condition with moisture in headlight units

Pass 25 May 2012 101,538 miles

Nearside Front Direction indicators slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Front Direction indicators slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

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

Fail 25 May 2012 101,537 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper blade insecure (8.2.2)

Nearside Front Direction indicators slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Front Direction indicators slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

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

Pass 24 May 2011 96,383 miles

both rear tyres wearing slightly inner edge

offside front tyre wearing on outer edge

Fail 24 May 2011 96,382 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Offside Front Brake hose excessively deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

both rear tyres wearing slightly inner edge

offside front tyre wearing on outer edge

Pass 27 May 2010 89,884 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 27 May 2009 83,275 miles
Fail 26 May 2009 83,220 miles

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

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

Pass 22 May 2008 77,345 miles
Fail 19 May 2008 77,343 miles

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.C.1b)

Pass 30 May 2007 69,183 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)

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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RFZ 868 is a 2000 BMW M5 in Black with a 4,941cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 28 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60.7%.

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 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 RFZ 868, 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 RFZ 868 registered?

RFZ 868 is a 2000 BMW M5, first registered on 16 March 2000.

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