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V8 GWX

2000 BMW M5

Blue Petrol 4941cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires27 Aug 2026
Tests25 (20 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

118,690 mi
Last recorded118,690 miles
Recorded on28 Aug 2025
Typical for 2000 BMW M5102,280 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

20 pass 5 fail
Pass 28 Aug 2025 118,690 miles
Pass 19 Jul 2024 117,120 miles
Pass 14 Jul 2023 116,490 miles
Pass 15 Jul 2022 114,958 miles
Pass 24 Jun 2021 113,403 miles

Central Lower Fuel Pipe/s corroded ()

Offside Rear Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

undertrays fitted

Pass 5 Mar 2020 113,269 miles
Fail 27 Feb 2020 113,267 miles

Brake pedal has insufficient reserve travel (1.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Fuel pipe leaking (6.1.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Undertray insecure behind wheel (8.1.1 (b) (i))

Offside Drag link end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Central Electrical wiring likely to touch hot or rotating parts lambda sensor wires on exhaust (4.11 (a) (iii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 22 Mar 2019 112,914 miles

Offside Rear Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Pass 24 Mar 2018 111,911 miles
Fail 24 Mar 2018 111,911 miles

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

Pass 4 Mar 2017 110,642 miles
Pass 20 Feb 2016 108,256 miles

Brake pipe slightly corroded front to rear (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded where it joins the flex (3.6.B.2c)

Pass 3 Mar 2015 105,703 miles

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

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

Pass 3 Mar 2014 103,686 miles

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

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

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

front brake pads starting to wear thin on inner faces

Pass 2 Mar 2013 97,806 miles

Advise both front tyres are worn on inner edge

Nearside Front front brake juddering slightly (3.7.A.2b)

Nearside Headlamp damaged but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Offside Front front brake juddering slightly (3.7.A.2b)

Fail 28 Feb 2013 97,779 miles

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

Nearside Front front brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

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

Offside Front front brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

Advise both front tyres are worn on inner edge

Nearside Front front brake juddering slightly (3.7.A.2b)

Offside Front front brake juddering slightly (3.7.A.2b)

Offside Headlamp aim too far to the right (1.8)

Pass 2 Mar 2012 85,436 miles
Fail 21 Feb 2012 85,436 miles

Front registration plate character(s) incorrectly spaced (6.3.4a)

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

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

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

Rear registration plate character(s) incorrectly spaced (6.3.4a)

Pass 29 Jan 2011 72,165 miles
Pass 16 Jan 2010 66,469 miles
Pass 31 Jan 2009 61,217 miles
Fail 24 Jan 2009 61,217 miles

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

Pass 19 Jan 2008 56,144 miles
Pass 27 Jan 2007 50,662 miles
Pass 31 Jan 2006 43,743 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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V8 GWX is a 2000 BMW M5 in Blue with a 4,941cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 25 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

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 V8 GWX, 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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What year was V8 GWX registered?

V8 GWX is a 2000 BMW M5, first registered on 31 December 2000.

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