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W116 LDN

2000 BMW M5

Blue Petrol 4941cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires16 Jun 2025
Tests19 (16 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate84.2%

Mileage

128,377 mi
Last recorded128,377 miles
Recorded on17 Jun 2024
Typical for 2000 BMW M5102,280 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationW116 LDN
MakeBMW
ModelM5
Year2000
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine4,941cc

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MOT History

16 pass 3 fail
Pass 17 Jun 2024 128,377 miles
Fail 3 Jun 2024 128,374 miles

Offside Rear Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 17 Aug 2021 128,271 miles
Pass 11 Sep 2020 126,666 miles
Pass 9 Mar 2019 119,636 miles
Pass 28 Feb 2018 108,772 miles
Pass 3 Jun 2017 106,841 miles

Nearside Rear Lower Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Offside Rear Lower Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Pass 10 Jun 2016 101,716 miles
Fail 10 Jun 2016 101,716 miles

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Pass 15 Jun 2015 94,759 miles
Pass 2 May 2014 88,805 miles

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

Pass 1 Nov 2012 88,069 miles

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

Fail 31 Oct 2012 88,069 miles

Offside Front Lower Ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

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

Pass 2 Dec 2011 86,561 miles
Pass 30 Sep 2010 81,028 miles
Pass 24 Sep 2009 74,892 miles

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

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

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

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

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

advise o/s drivers washer jets only one out of two jets works.

Pass 24 Sep 2008 73,490 miles
Pass 12 Sep 2007 71,245 miles

oil leak

slight corrosion offside front brake pipe

Pass 17 Aug 2006 68,741 miles

some freeplay nearside rear suspension arm link

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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W116 LDN is a 2000 BMW M5 in Blue with a 4,941cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 84.2%.

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 W116 LDN, 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 W116 LDN registered?

W116 LDN is a 2000 BMW M5, first registered on 26 May 2000.

Is W116 LDN safe to buy?

The MOT history for W116 LDN shows 19 tests with a 84.2% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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