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W122 OLH

2000 BMW M5

Silver Petrol 4941cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires6 Feb 2018
Tests14 (12 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate85.7%

Mileage

116,781 mi
Last recorded116,781 miles
Recorded on7 Feb 2017
Typical for 2000 BMW M5102,280 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationW122 OLH
MakeBMW
ModelM5
Year2000
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine4,941cc

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MOT History

12 pass 2 fail
Pass 7 Feb 2017 116,781 miles

fuel pipe slightly corroded

Pass 4 Feb 2016 113,385 miles
Pass 7 Aug 2015 110,551 miles

rear differential leaking

Fail 21 Jul 2015 110,521 miles

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

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)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

rear differential leaking

Pass 31 Jul 2014 106,619 miles

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Pass 23 Jul 2013 101,890 miles
Fail 23 Jul 2013 101,886 miles

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

Pass 18 Jul 2012 100,513 miles
Pass 2 Jul 2011 100,317 miles
Pass 29 Jul 2010 99,587 miles
Pass 12 May 2009 99,114 miles
Pass 3 Jun 2008 97,003 miles
Pass 1 Jun 2007 92,919 miles
Pass 23 Jun 2005 79,834 miles

Nearside Rear Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

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

Offside Rear Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

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

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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W122 OLH is a 2000 BMW M5 in Silver with a 4,941cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 85.7%.

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 W122 OLH, 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 W122 OLH registered?

W122 OLH is a 2000 BMW M5, first registered on 14 June 2000.

Is W122 OLH safe to buy?

The MOT history for W122 OLH shows 14 tests with a 85.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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