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V872 LGK

2000 BMW M5

Silver Petrol 4941cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires25 Apr 2022
Tests17 (13 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate76.5%

Mileage

150,202 mi
Last recorded150,202 miles
Recorded on27 Jun 2022
Typical for 2000 BMW M5102,280 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationV872 LGK
MakeBMW
ModelM5
Year2000
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine4,941cc

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MOT History

13 pass 4 fail
Fail 27 Jun 2022 150,202 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Nearside Rear Inner Integral body structure inadequately repaired such that structural rigidity is significantly reduced new plate not continually welded (6.1.1 (d) (i))

Offside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Front Shock absorbers has negligible damping effect (5.3.2 (d))

Offside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Rear Inner Integral body structure inadequately repaired such that structural rigidity is significantly reduced new plate not welded in fully , hole forward of plate rear part of plate attachment corroded and not welded (6.1.1 (d) (i))

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Intermediate drop arm insecure to the extent there is excessive movement at the mountings idler (2.1.3 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Central Rear Oil leak, but not excessive rear axle input (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Nearside Front Lower Oil leak, but not excessive engine bay (8.4.1 (a) (i))

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

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

Pass 26 Apr 2021 148,496 miles

Nearside Front Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

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

Offside Front Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

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

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

Offside Rear Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Front Bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Fail 26 Apr 2021 148,496 miles

Nearside Rear Upper Suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt Rear Outer (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Nearside Front Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

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

Offside Front Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

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

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

Offside Rear Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Front Bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Pass 30 May 2019 145,686 miles

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material feed next to fuel tank (1.1.11 (c))

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

Fail 23 May 2019 145,634 miles

Offside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

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

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

Fail 9 May 2019 145,558 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Nearside Rear Lower Suspension component pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Offside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

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

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

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

Pass 19 Jan 2018 135,587 miles

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

Nearside Rear jacking point corroded

Offside Obligatory mirror damaged, but not seriously affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

Offside Rear jacking point corroded

Parking brake only meets minimum requirements suggesting it would benefit from attention

Plastic under shields fitted at time of test obscuring vehicle structure

Pass 19 Jan 2016 119,286 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

oil leak

under tray fitted obscuring view

Pass 23 May 2014 116,975 miles
Pass 29 Apr 2013 112,313 miles

Oil leak

Pass 23 Apr 2012 109,390 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)

Oil leak

Pass 12 May 2011 106,420 miles

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

Oil leak

Pass 23 Apr 2010 103,466 miles
Pass 6 May 2009 100,489 miles

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

fuel line corroded

Pass 13 May 2008 97,622 miles
Pass 24 Apr 2007 93,669 miles
Pass 21 May 2006 89,249 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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V872 LGK is a 2000 BMW M5 in Silver with a 4,941cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.5%.

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 V872 LGK, 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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V872 LGK is a 2000 BMW M5, first registered on 1 February 2000.

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