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V8 MBM

2000 BMW M5

Green Petrol 4941cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires4 Aug 2026
Tests22 (20 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate90.9%

Mileage

202,878 mi
Last recorded202,878 miles
Recorded on9 Jul 2025
Typical for 2000 BMW M5102,280 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

20 pass 2 fail
Pass 9 Jul 2025 202,878 miles

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

Pass 31 Jul 2024 201,564 miles

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

Pass 13 Jul 2023 199,700 miles

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

Pass 12 Jul 2022 197,152 miles

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

Pass 15 Jul 2021 195,255 miles

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

Pass 5 Aug 2020 193,605 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 3mm (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 3mm (5.2.3 (e))

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

Pass 8 Jul 2019 192,218 miles
Pass 20 Jul 2018 190,815 miles

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

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

Pass 7 Jul 2017 188,443 miles
Pass 30 Jul 2016 185,272 miles
Pass 29 Jul 2015 182,447 miles

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

Pass 4 Aug 2014 179,257 miles
Pass 5 Aug 2013 174,609 miles
Pass 17 Apr 2012 170,805 miles

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

Pass 6 Apr 2011 161,622 miles

all front to rear metal brake pipes corroded

Pass 26 Apr 2010 151,680 miles
Pass 16 Apr 2009 138,078 miles

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

Offside Front Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

Pass 25 Apr 2008 124,991 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp not in a clean condition but not affecting beam image (1.2.4a)

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)

Fail 22 Apr 2008 124,991 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp not in a clean condition affecting beam image (1.2.4a)

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

Pass 25 Apr 2007 107,383 miles
Fail 10 Apr 2007 106,761 miles

Front Windscreen has damage to an area in excess of a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Pass 4 Mar 2006 88,557 miles

front tyres wearing edge

handbrake performance just o k

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 MBM is a 2000 BMW M5 in Green with a 4,941cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 90.9%.

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 MBM, 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 MBM registered?

V8 MBM is a 2000 BMW M5, first registered on 1 March 2000.

Is V8 MBM safe to buy?

The MOT history for V8 MBM shows 22 tests with a 90.9% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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