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V71 ESM

2000 BMW M5

Blue Petrol 4941cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires8 Dec 2026
Tests9 (6 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

125,967 mi
Last recorded125,967 miles
Recorded on9 Dec 2025
Typical for 2000 BMW M5102,280 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationV71 ESM
MakeBMW
ModelM5
Year2000
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine4,941cc

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MOT History

6 pass 3 fail
Pass 9 Dec 2025 125,967 miles
Pass 19 May 2024 125,433 miles
Pass 14 Aug 2022 123,748 miles
Fail 17 Jun 2022 123,642 miles
Fail 20 May 2022 123,533 miles
Pass 16 Mar 2019 121,119 miles
Fail 13 Mar 2019 121,041 miles
Pass 7 Feb 2007 110,955 miles
Pass 6 Feb 2006 99,101 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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V71 ESM is a 2000 BMW M5 in Blue with a 4,941cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 9 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 V71 ESM, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was V71 ESM registered?

V71 ESM is a 2000 BMW M5, first registered on 31 January 2000.

Is V71 ESM safe to buy?

The MOT history for V71 ESM shows 9 tests with a 66.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

Does V71 ESM have outstanding finance?

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