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W148 MCF

2000 BMW M5

Blue Petrol 4941cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires18 Jan 2018
Tests13 (9 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate69.2%

Mileage

156,040 mi
Last recorded156,040 miles
Recorded on19 Jan 2017
Typical for 2000 BMW M5102,280 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationW148 MCF
MakeBMW
ModelM5
Year2000
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine4,941cc

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MOT History

9 pass 4 fail
Pass 19 Jan 2017 156,040 miles

Brake pipe slightly corroded both front to rear (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Front brake binding slightly

Offside Ball joint has slight play drag link end (2.2.B.1f)

Offside Front tyre wearing thin on inner edge

under trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Fail 16 Jan 2017 156,025 miles

Nearside Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint front arm (2.5.B.1a)

Offside Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint front arm (2.5.B.1a)

Brake pipe slightly corroded both front to rear (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Front brake binding slightly

Offside Ball joint has slight play drag link end (2.2.B.1f)

Offside Front tyre wearing thin on inner edge

under trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 29 Oct 2015 146,529 miles

Corrosion some brake pipes

Some corrosion various parts of underbody and components

Some tyres worn on edge

Pass 26 Jul 2014 135,902 miles

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

Pass 12 Feb 2013 128,082 miles

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

Nearside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

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

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

both front tyres wearing low on edges

front exhaust mountings missing/corroded through

oil leak on rear diff'

Pass 14 Feb 2012 118,407 miles

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

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

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

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

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

rear diff leaking oil

Fail 8 Feb 2012 118,225 miles

Front registration plate character(s) incorrectly spaced (6.3.4a)

Front registration plate character(s) not correctly formed (6.3.4b)

Nearside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Nearside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Rear registration plate character(s) incorrectly spaced (6.3.4a)

Rear registration plate character(s) not correctly formed (6.3.4b)

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

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

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

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

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

rear diff leaking oil

Pass 9 Feb 2011 108,776 miles

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

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

Pass 28 Oct 2009 104,895 miles

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

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

Fail 26 Oct 2009 104,895 miles

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

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

Pass 9 Sep 2008 97,965 miles
Fail 3 Sep 2008 97,962 miles

Front registration plate character(s) incorrectly spaced (6.3.4a)

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

Rear registration plate character(s) incorrectly spaced (6.3.4a)

Pass 31 Aug 2007 87,942 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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W148 MCF is a 2000 BMW M5 in Blue with a 4,941cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 69.2%.

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 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 W148 MCF, 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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W148 MCF is a 2000 BMW M5, first registered on 2 March 2000.

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