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W129 UVV

2000 BMW M5

Silver Petrol 4941cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires8 Nov 2016
Tests14 (9 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate64.3%

Mileage

109,478 mi
Last recorded109,478 miles
Recorded on9 Nov 2015
Typical for 2000 BMW M5102,280 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationW129 UVV
MakeBMW
ModelM5
Year2000
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine4,941cc

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MOT History

9 pass 5 fail
Pass 9 Nov 2015 109,478 miles
Pass 22 Jul 2014

front suspension arm rear bushes wearing and soft

os hand brake low effort\rear windows blacked outaall other brake pipes corroding\fuel pipes corroding\rear brake discs wearing and corroded

slight creaking from front suspension

slight play in rear suspension joints\oil leak\front brake discs worn and lipped\nsf brake pipe corroded\corrosion development in sills rear diff leaking oil

Fail 8 Jul 2014

Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Front Direction indicator adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (1.4.A.2h)

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

Nearside Headlamp excessively deteriorated so that the light output is severely reduced (1.7.5a)

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Nearside Rear position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

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

Offside Front Direction indicator adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (1.4.A.2h)

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

Offside Headlamp excessively deteriorated so that the light output is severely reduced (1.7.5a)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Rear Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

front suspension arm rear bushes wearing and soft

os hand brake low effort\rear windows blacked outaall other brake pipes corroding\fuel pipes corroding\rear brake discs wearing and corroded

slight play in rear suspension joints\oil leak\front brake discs worn and lipped\nsf brake pipe corroded\corrosion development in sills rear diff leaking oil

Pass 23 Apr 2013 104,860 miles

Offside Headlamp damaged but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

brake pipes corroding\rear diff slightly misty with oil

injury in ns of windscreen\rear brakes slightly imbalanced\rear brake hoses slightly deteriorated os split but no cords seen at time of test\nsf mirror incomplete\

rear brake discs slightly worn and corroded\front brake discs worn and lipped\

slight damage to nsf tyre sidewall

Fail 22 Apr 2013 104,860 miles

Nearside Front Front position lamp(s) adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (1.1.A.3f)

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Front Front position lamp(s) adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (1.1.A.3f)

Offside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Offside Headlamp damaged but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

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

brake pipes corroding\rear diff slightly misty with oil

injury in ns of windscreen\rear brakes slightly imbalanced\rear brake hoses slightly deteriorated os split but no cords seen at time of test\nsf mirror incomplete\

rear brake discs slightly worn and corroded\front brake discs worn and lipped\

slight damage to nsf tyre sidewall

Fail 19 Apr 2013 104,766 miles

Front All position lamps adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (1.1.A.3f)

Offside Front Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

Offside Front Tyre not fitted in accordance with side wall instructions (4.1.D.1f)

Offside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

rear brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

all brake pipes front and rear corroded require attention

front poss lamps incorect colour

n/s door mirror missing

os handbrake lazy

os headlamp misty

Pass 4 Apr 2012
Fail 3 Apr 2012

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

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

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

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

Offside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

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

Pass 8 Apr 2011 96,615 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)

Fail 6 Apr 2011 96,615 miles

Nearside Front Direction indicators incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Nearside Rear Lower Suspension arm has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Rear Upper Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Side repeater incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

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

Offside Rear Lower Suspension arm has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Side repeater incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Nearside Rear Direction indicators slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

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

Offside Rear Direction indicators slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

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

Pass 26 Mar 2010 91,911 miles

Non obligatory mirror damaged

Pass 1 Apr 2009 72,194 miles

cannot rear dash board correctly as led dispay not showing

hnear side front tyre outer edge just begining to get worn

near side rear and off side rear tyre outer walls have cuts but not yet reached cords

Pass 9 Oct 2007 66,418 miles

diplay on milage on dashboard not very clear

Pass 25 Oct 2006 57,775 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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W129 UVV 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 64.3%.

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 a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

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 W129 UVV, 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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W129 UVV is a 2000 BMW M5, first registered on 14 April 2000.

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