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W17 EVA

2000 BMW M5

Silver Petrol 4941cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires29 May 2027
Tests24 (21 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate87.5%

Mileage

142,064 mi
Last recorded142,064 miles
Recorded on18 May 2026
Typical for 2000 BMW M5102,280 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationW17 EVA
MakeBMW
ModelM5
Year2000
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine4,941cc

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MOT History

21 pass 3 fail
Pass 18 May 2026 142,064 miles
Pass 30 May 2025 141,262 miles
Pass 30 Apr 2024 140,254 miles
Pass 12 May 2023 138,885 miles
Pass 28 Apr 2022 138,149 miles

cannot inspect brake pipes/ fuel pipes due to undertrtays

Pass 30 Mar 2021 136,143 miles
Pass 26 Mar 2020 134,063 miles
Pass 11 Apr 2019 132,117 miles

Headlamp load sensors seriously deteriorated front and rear.

Nearside Rear Fuel Pipe/s corroded At fuel tank.***Metal fuel pipes seriously corroded. Advise repair or replacement***

Nearside Rear Integral body structure or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security Floor/Sill (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Offside Rear Integral body structure or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security Floor/sill (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Pass 12 Apr 2018 128,491 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Nearside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Pass 9 Jan 2017 123,546 miles

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

Fail 9 Jan 2017 123,546 miles

Offside Rear Brake hose excessively deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

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

Pass 30 Apr 2016 120,610 miles

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

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

Pass 20 May 2015 115,436 miles

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

brake pipes coated in grease difficult to assess condition

Pass 17 Apr 2014 109,447 miles

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

front discs have small hairline cracks

Pass 15 May 2013 104,045 miles
Pass 3 May 2012 97,419 miles

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

Front registration plate delaminated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Nail in nearside rear tyre

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

Pass 3 May 2011 92,047 miles
Fail 5 Apr 2011 91,688 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

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

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Inner Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

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

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.C.1b)

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

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a slightly reduced damping effect (2.7.5)

Nearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

Nearside Rear Macpherson strut has slight movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)

Offside Front Shock absorber has a slightly reduced damping effect (2.7.5)

Offside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Rear Macpherson strut has slight movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)

both rear driveshaft seals leaking at diff

Pass 27 Apr 2010 84,552 miles

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

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

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

under engine/floor covers fitted

Pass 12 May 2009 75,683 miles
Pass 16 Apr 2008 63,746 miles

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

brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Pass 1 May 2007 54,947 miles
Pass 19 May 2006 49,364 miles
Fail 19 May 2006 49,364 miles

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

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar attachment bracket/mounting fractured (2.4.G.1)

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

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

Offside Front front brake juddering slightly (3.7.A.2b)

windscreen wipers smearing screen slightly

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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W17 EVA is a 2000 BMW M5 in Silver with a 4,941cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 24 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 87.5%.

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 W17 EVA, 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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What year was W17 EVA registered?

W17 EVA is a 2000 BMW M5, first registered on 17 November 2000.

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