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V56 VOB

2000 BMW M5

Blue Petrol 4941cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires1 Jul 2023
Tests23 (15 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate65.2%

Mileage

183,023 mi
Last recorded183,023 miles
Recorded on2 Jul 2022
Typical for 2000 BMW M5102,280 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationV56 VOB
MakeBMW
ModelM5
Year2000
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine4,941cc

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MOT History

15 pass 8 fail
Pass 2 Jul 2022 183,023 miles

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

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

Nearside Rear jocking point damaged

Offside Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases by oxy sensor (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 17 Feb 2020 178,283 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge no tread on outer edge (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Rear note jacking piont damaged

Offside Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases split by oxy sensor (6.1.2 (a))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge no tread on outer edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front outer sill hole around jacking pad

Fail 14 Feb 2020 178,280 miles

Nearside Rear Upper Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn rear arm (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge no tread on outer edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases split by oxy sensor (6.1.2 (a))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge no tread on outer edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front outer sill hole around jacking pad

Pass 15 Feb 2019 168,815 miles
Pass 16 Feb 2018 161,827 miles
Pass 17 Feb 2017 154,135 miles

Both front metal brake pipes are corroded.

Front to rear metal brake pipe corroded.

Fail 17 Feb 2017 154,135 miles

Offside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Offside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

Both front metal brake pipes are corroded.

Front to rear metal brake pipe corroded.

Pass 1 Feb 2016 149,852 miles

engine cover fitted

Pass 30 Apr 2015 146,026 miles
Fail 29 Apr 2015 146,026 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

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

Pass 23 May 2014 137,643 miles
Pass 30 Apr 2013 130,395 miles
Fail 24 Apr 2013 130,395 miles

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

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

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too low and too far to the right. (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7) DANGEROUS

Pass 16 May 2012 125,735 miles
Pass 14 Apr 2010 120,657 miles
Fail 13 Apr 2010 120,657 miles

Nearside Front Direction indicator adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (1.4.A.2h)

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

Pass 3 Apr 2009 114,898 miles
Fail 20 Mar 2009 114,898 miles

Nearside Front Direction indicators not in good working order (function impaired) (1.5.A1b)

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

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

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

Offside Rear position lamp(s) excessively deteriorated so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)

Pass 1 Feb 2008 111,609 miles

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

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

Pass 31 Jan 2007 106,085 miles
Fail 24 Jan 2007 106,085 miles

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

Nearside Inner Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Offside Inner Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Pass 20 Jan 2006 100,336 miles
Fail 19 Jan 2006 100,336 miles

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar attachment bracket/mounting nut missing (2.4.G.1)

Offside Rear Rear position lamp(s) excessively damaged so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)

Both front tyres worn on outer edges

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

Offside Front Headlamp aim beam image too far to the right (1.6.B4)

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

oil leak

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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V56 VOB is a 2000 BMW M5 in Blue with a 4,941cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 65.2%.

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 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 V56 VOB, 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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V56 VOB is a 2000 BMW M5, first registered on 13 January 2000.

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