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V46 FGT

2000 BMW M5

Blue Petrol 4941cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires25 Dec 2025
Tests29 (17 pass, 12 fail)
Pass rate58.6%

Mileage

117,085 mi
Last recorded117,085 miles
Recorded on26 Dec 2024
Typical for 2000 BMW M5102,280 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationV46 FGT
MakeBMW
ModelM5
Year2000
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine4,941cc

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MOT History

17 pass 12 fail
Pass 26 Dec 2024 117,085 miles
Pass 7 Sep 2023 116,786 miles

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

Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material and rear all 4 (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Steering linkage ball joint has slight play inner and outer rack arms (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Pass 7 Apr 2022 116,723 miles

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

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

Stop lamp(s) non-obligatory stop lamp not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

battery charging light on

Fail 6 Apr 2022 116,722 miles

Central Rear Oil leaking excessively from transmission diff oil seal leaking and spraying onto exhaust [fire risk] (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Upper Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

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

Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

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

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

battery charging light on

Pass 4 Feb 2021 112,646 miles

Battery warning light illuminated.

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

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

Fail 4 Feb 2021 112,645 miles

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

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

Battery warning light illuminated.

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

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

Pass 7 Feb 2020 110,149 miles

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

Fail 6 Feb 2020 110,146 miles

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

Pass 23 Oct 2018 103,656 miles

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

Fail 22 Oct 2018 103,652 miles

Front Registration plate missing (0.1 (a))

Offside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Rear Position lamp light intensity significantly reduced (4.2.3 (a) (ii))

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

Pass 4 Sep 2017 98,562 miles

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

Pass 9 Sep 2016 93,035 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Oil leak ()

Fail 9 Sep 2016 93,032 miles

Nearside Front Lower Body has a sharp edge caused by damage bumper (6.1.C.1)

Nearside Front Tyre(s) incorrect because different size tyres are fitted on the same axle. (4.1.A.1a)

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

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

Offside Rear Tyre(s) incorrect because different size tyres are fitted on the same axle. (4.1.A.1a)

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Oil leak ()

Pass 7 Sep 2015 89,506 miles
Fail 5 Sep 2015 89,504 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Pass 12 Sep 2014 85,778 miles

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

Fail 11 Sep 2014 85,777 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 5 Sep 2013 79,958 miles

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

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

nearside front shock absorber weak

nearside front tyre slightly perishied

oil leak from differential

oil leak from engine

Fail 3 Sep 2013 79,956 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

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

nearside front shock absorber weak

nearside front tyre slightly perishied

oil leak from differential

oil leak from engine

Pass 30 Sep 2011 75,554 miles

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

both rear tyres slight perishing

both rear tyres slightly worn on inner edge

some metal brake pipes light corrosion

Pass 28 Sep 2010 73,320 miles

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

nearside front tyre close to limits in places

rear tyres slight perishing

Fail 27 Sep 2010 73,318 miles

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

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

nearside front tyre close to limits in places

rear tyres slight perishing

Pass 30 Sep 2009 70,842 miles

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

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

o/s indicator/side lamp working at time of test

Fail 30 Sep 2009 70,842 miles

Offside Front position lamp(s) adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (1.1.A.3f)

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

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

Pass 29 Sep 2008 67,308 miles
Fail 25 Sep 2008 67,308 miles

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar missing (2.4.G.1)

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

rear reg plate deteriated

Pass 18 Sep 2007 61,501 miles
Fail 18 Sep 2007 61,501 miles

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

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

Pass 27 Sep 2006 54,089 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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V46 FGT is a 2000 BMW M5 in Blue with a 4,941cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 29 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 58.6%.

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 V46 FGT, 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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V46 FGT is a 2000 BMW M5, first registered on 25 February 2000.

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