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V8 MYM

2000 BMW M5

Blue Petrol 4941cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires14 Jul 2026
Tests26 (20 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate76.9%

Mileage

117,035 mi
Last recorded117,035 miles
Recorded on15 Jul 2025
Typical for 2000 BMW M5102,280 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

20 pass 6 fail
Pass 15 Jul 2025 117,035 miles
Pass 10 Jul 2024 115,594 miles
Pass 11 Jul 2023 115,590 miles

Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule both hoses (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Pass 5 Jul 2022 115,575 miles

Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule both (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Pass 7 Jul 2021 115,543 miles
Pass 8 Jul 2020 115,162 miles
Pass 18 Jun 2019 114,339 miles
Pass 16 Jul 2018 113,570 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

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

Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 15 Jun 2017 112,903 miles

Surface cracking to offside rear and nearside rear tyre tread area

Fail 6 Jun 2017 112,890 miles

Direction indicator incorrect colour nearside rear and offside rear (1.4.A.2f)

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

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Surface cracking to offside rear and nearside rear tyre tread area

Pass 23 May 2016 111,403 miles

Brake pipe at offside front inner wheel arch corroding

Direction indicator slightly discoloured nearside rear and offside rear (1.4.A.2f)

Pass 10 Jun 2015 110,223 miles

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

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

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

both rear tyres slightly perished

Fail 8 Jun 2015 110,215 miles

Nearside front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

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

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

both rear tyres slightly perished

Pass 17 Apr 2014 108,034 miles
Pass 28 Feb 2013 106,722 miles
Fail 22 Feb 2013 106,717 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 Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

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)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.C.1b)

o/s wiper blade in poor condition

Pass 21 Feb 2012 101,698 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 10 Nov 2010 101,324 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Fail 22 Oct 2009 96,718 miles

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

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.C.1b)

Pass 22 Oct 2009 96,718 miles

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.C.1b)

Pass 30 Oct 2008 84,803 miles

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

Fail 30 Oct 2008 84,803 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp does not illuminate (3.4.1b)

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

Pass 26 Sep 2007 78,640 miles
Fail 25 Sep 2007 78,640 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorber has negligible damping effect (2.7.5)

Offside Front Shock absorber has negligible damping effect (2.7.5)

Pass 30 Sep 2006 74,358 miles
Pass 30 Sep 2005 61,834 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 MYM is a 2000 BMW M5 in Blue with a 4,941cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 26 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.9%.

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 MYM, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was V8 MYM registered?

V8 MYM is a 2000 BMW M5, first registered on 14 April 2000.

Is V8 MYM safe to buy?

The MOT history for V8 MYM shows 26 tests with a 76.9% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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