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V8 JVO

2000 BMW M5

Black Petrol 4941cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires13 Jun 2026
Tests25 (19 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate76%

Mileage

120,905 mi
Last recorded120,905 miles
Recorded on14 Jun 2025
Typical for 2000 BMW M5102,280 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationV8 JVO
MakeBMW
ModelM5
Year2000
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine4,941cc

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MOT History

19 pass 6 fail
Pass 14 Jun 2025 120,905 miles

Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced sill (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Rear Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced sill (6.1.1 (c) (i))

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

Pass 12 Dec 2023 120,627 miles
Fail 2 Oct 2023 120,626 miles

Headlamp levelling device inoperative (4.1.5 (a))

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Nearside Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Rear fog lamp tell-tale not working (4.9.1 (a) (ii))

Indicator tell-tale inoperative (4.9.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Side repeater slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Pass 17 Nov 2021 120,336 miles

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

Pass 26 Nov 2020 119,435 miles
Pass 30 Nov 2019 112,653 miles
Fail 30 Nov 2019 112,653 miles

Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 15 Nov 2018 106,117 miles
Pass 15 Nov 2017 102,139 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)

Pass 25 Nov 2016 99,871 miles
Fail 18 Nov 2016 99,835 miles

Central Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Electronic stability system warning lamp indicates a fault (3.4.1c)

Front Upper Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover insecure so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt "Both" (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Headlamp levelling device obviously defective (1.7.2)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Rear Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings "Both" jacking points (6.1.B.2)

Rear Upper Suspension arm ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt "Both" (2.4.G.2)

Engine covers and under trays fitted not allowing full inspection of certain components.

Offside Rear Lower Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Rear position lamp(s) has light sources not illuminating, but not more than 50% (1.1.A.3b)

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

Pass 12 Nov 2015 98,042 miles

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

Pass 6 Nov 2014 95,208 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

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

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

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

front prop-shaft doughnut worn

Pass 8 Nov 2013 92,674 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Fail 31 Oct 2013 92,601 miles

Nearside Front Upper Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Front Headlamp levelling device obviously defective (1.7.2)

Offside Front Upper Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

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

Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Parking brake lever ratchet mechanism is excessively worn (3.1.5) DANGEROUS

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

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Front Suspension weakened but no possibility of the body or a component fouling a road wheel (2.4.A.1b)

Nail in offside rear tyre

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

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

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

Offside Rear Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 12 Nov 2012 90,133 miles
Pass 16 Nov 2011 88,613 miles
Fail 14 Nov 2011 88,608 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Parking brake lever pawl spring does not push the pawl positively into the ratchet teeth (3.1.5)

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

Suspension joint nearside upper dust cover split/missing

Suspension joint offside upper dust cover split/missing

engine warning light on

front brake discs corroded and have uneven wear

front brake pads worn

Fail 4 Nov 2010 87,092 miles

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 4 Nov 2010 87,092 miles
Pass 23 Nov 2009 82,435 miles

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

Pass 13 Nov 2008 71,666 miles
Pass 26 Nov 2007 65,337 miles
Pass 28 Nov 2006 62,382 miles
Pass 22 May 2006 59,620 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 JVO is a 2000 BMW M5 in Black with a 4,941cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 25 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76%.

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 JVO, 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 JVO is a 2000 BMW M5, first registered on 30 June 2000.

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