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W164 TRX

2000 BMW M5

Blue Petrol 4941cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires12 Nov 2021
Tests22 (16 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate72.7%

Mileage

156,700 mi
Last recorded156,700 miles
Recorded on13 Nov 2020
Typical for 2000 BMW M5102,280 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationW164 TRX
MakeBMW
ModelM5
Year2000
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine4,941cc

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MOT History

16 pass 6 fail
Pass 13 Nov 2020 156,700 miles
Pass 11 Nov 2019 154,347 miles
Pass 19 Oct 2018 153,036 miles

Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Offside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

plastic cover fitted top of the engine and under the floor

Fail 19 Oct 2018 153,036 miles

Nearside Front Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (1.6 (b))

Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Offside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (1.6 (b))

plastic cover fitted top of the engine and under the floor

Pass 27 Oct 2017 148,348 miles
Pass 29 Oct 2016 144,543 miles

Nearside Centre exhaust clamp poor

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

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Headlamp has condensation

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear tyre getting low (2.9mm)

Offside Rear worn on inside edge

Fail 29 Oct 2016 144,543 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front Headlamp cleaning device inoperative (1.7.2)

Nearside Centre exhaust clamp poor

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

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Headlamp has condensation

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear tyre getting low (2.9mm)

Offside Rear worn on inside edge

Pass 17 Dec 2015 136,306 miles

Both front tyres have worn unevenly on inside edge.

Front Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) has slight seepage (2.3.3b)

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

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Slight play in offside rear lower hub bearing

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Fail 20 Nov 2014 127,020 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp cleaning device inoperative (1.7.2)

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Slight play in offside rear lower hub bearing.

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 20 Nov 2014 127,020 miles

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Slight play in offside rear lower hub bearing.

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 12 Dec 2013 119,374 miles

Nearside front exhaust braket in poor condition

Rear metal brake pipes light corrosion

Pass 23 Nov 2012 110,140 miles

front to rear fuel pipe slightly corroded

nails in osr tyre

nsf brake sticking slightly

rear brake pipes in poor conditon (corroded)

Fail 22 Nov 2012 110,140 miles

Offside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

front to rear fuel pipe slightly corroded

nails in osr tyre

nsf brake sticking slightly

rear brake pipes in poor conditon (corroded)

Pass 17 Nov 2011 101,660 miles

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

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

Fail 14 Nov 2011 101,626 miles

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

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

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

Pass 4 Oct 2010 93,268 miles

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

Offside Rear Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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

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

Pass 27 Oct 2009 85,759 miles

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

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

Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

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

Fail 21 Oct 2009 85,714 miles

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

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

Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

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

Pass 11 Sep 2008 77,161 miles
Pass 1 Oct 2007 69,413 miles
Pass 2 Oct 2006 59,650 miles
Pass 22 Dec 2005 59,219 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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W164 TRX is a 2000 BMW M5 in Blue with a 4,941cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72.7%.

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 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 W164 TRX, 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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W164 TRX is a 2000 BMW M5, first registered on 2 March 2000.

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