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V8 GSL

2000 BMW M5

Green Petrol 4941cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires8 Jun 2027
Tests24 (16 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

152,616 mi
Last recorded152,616 miles
Recorded on9 Jun 2026
Typical for 2000 BMW M5102,280 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationV8 GSL
MakeBMW
ModelM5
Year2000
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine4,941cc

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MOT History

16 pass 8 fail
Pass 9 Jun 2026 152,616 miles

Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing both rear (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Fail 28 May 2026 152,567 miles

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar attachment bracket/mounting fractured (5.3.3 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing both rear (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 27 Mar 2025 151,781 miles
Fail 27 Mar 2025 151,781 miles

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Pass 18 Apr 2024 151,174 miles
Pass 30 Mar 2023 150,180 miles

Offside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Pass 13 Apr 2022 148,940 miles

Offside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Fail 11 Apr 2022 148,940 miles

Supplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault (7.1.6 (a))

Offside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Pass 7 Dec 2020 148,124 miles

Offside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Pass 8 Jun 2019 146,968 miles

Nearside Front Lower jacking point block missing

Nearside Front damage to plastic covers under vehicle and wheel arch inner covers

Nearside Front door mirror glass in poor condition

Nearside Front slight bind on brake

Nearside Rear Upper Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Front water in head lamp and pattern just in spec

Offside Rear Upper Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Rear slight damage to floor

all brake disc rusting inner side

engine oil leaks

engine oil level on min

fuel pipes rusting under vehicle

parking brake effort low just in spec

rear axle leaking oil

wipers clearing screen just in spec

Pass 14 Sep 2015 146,933 miles

front brake discs inner surface worn

rear diff pinion oil seal leaking.

Fail 14 Sep 2015 146,933 miles

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

front brake discs inner surface worn

rear diff pinion oil seal leaking.

Pass 8 Jul 2014 146,750 miles

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

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

nearside headlamp has condensation on lense

Pass 19 Jun 2013 146,723 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

offside headlamp has moisture inside but not affecting beam image

Pass 22 Jun 2012 146,623 miles

rear no.plate deteriorating.

front brake discs slightlly pitted.

moisture in o/s headlamp

Fail 22 Jun 2012 146,623 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Headlamp excessively damaged so that the light output is severely reduced (1.7.5a)

front brake discs slightlly pitted.

moisture in o/s headlamp

rear no.plate deteriorating.

Pass 20 Jun 2011 146,343 miles

Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

front & rear brake discs pitting

rear no plate deteriorating

Fail 20 Jun 2011 146,343 miles

Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

front & rear brake discs pitting

rear no plate deteriorating

Pass 1 Jul 2009 145,502 miles

Offside Headlamp not in good working order but not adversely affecting beam image (1.2.4a)

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

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

Fail 1 Jul 2009 145,502 miles

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

Offside Headlamp not in good working order but not adversely affecting beam image (1.2.4a)

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

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 27 Mar 2008 144,604 miles

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

Nearside Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

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

Offside Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

rear number plate req att soon

rear tyres getting low

Pass 5 Feb 2007 128,948 miles

rear number plate req att now hand brake cable req more slack

Pass 5 Jan 2006 106,270 miles
Fail 5 Jan 2006 106,270 miles

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar attachment bracket/mounting fractured (2.4.G.1)

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar attachment bracket/mounting insecure (2.4.G.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 GSL is a 2000 BMW M5 in Green with a 4,941cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 24 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 V8 GSL, 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 GSL is a 2000 BMW M5, first registered on 10 January 2000.

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