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V8 DOX

2000 BMW M5

Blue Petrol 4941cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires20 Nov 2019
Tests19 (13 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate68.4%

Mileage

176,618 mi
Last recorded176,618 miles
Recorded on26 Oct 2018
Typical for 2000 BMW M5102,280 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationV8 DOX
MakeBMW
ModelM5
Year2000
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine4,941cc

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MOT History

13 pass 6 fail
Pass 26 Oct 2018 176,618 miles

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

Fail 26 Oct 2018 176,618 miles

Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

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

Pass 18 Nov 2017 175,198 miles
Pass 21 Nov 2016 170,318 miles
Pass 21 Oct 2015 164,376 miles

Nearside rear brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)

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

fuel lines corroded

Pass 1 Nov 2014 161,450 miles
Pass 30 Oct 2013 158,330 miles

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Fail 21 Oct 2013 158,321 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content at idle excessive (7.3.D.4)

Exhaust emissions hydrocarbon content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

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

Offside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

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

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

exhaust heat shield catching propshaft

Pass 20 Jul 2012 154,679 miles

Nearside Front Tie bar/rod has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Fail 20 Jul 2012 154,679 miles

Nearside Front Tie bar/rod has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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

Pass 20 Apr 2011 145,860 miles

Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Fail 12 Jan 2011 141,363 miles

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

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

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

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

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

Nearside Rear Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

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

Offside Rear Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

Suspension joint nearside upper dust cover split/missing

Suspension joint offside upper dust cover split/missing

Pass 31 Aug 2010 135,793 miles
Pass 24 Aug 2009 126,507 miles
Fail 1 Sep 2008 115,032 miles

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

Pass 1 Sep 2008 115,032 miles
Pass 10 Aug 2007 111,659 miles
Fail 11 Aug 2006 107,427 miles

Nearside Rear Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Suspension arm has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Oil leak

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

Pass 11 Aug 2006 107,427 miles

Nearside Rear Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Oil leak

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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V8 DOX is a 2000 BMW M5 in Blue with a 4,941cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68.4%.

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 V8 DOX, 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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V8 DOX is a 2000 BMW M5, first registered on 27 April 2000.

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