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W188 NJB

2000 BMW M5

Black Petrol 4941cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires12 Aug 2026
Tests24 (20 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate83.3%

Mileage

141,240 mi
Last recorded141,240 miles
Recorded on13 Aug 2025
Typical for 2000 BMW M5102,280 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationW188 NJB
MakeBMW
ModelM5
Year2000
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine4,941cc

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MOT History

20 pass 4 fail
Pass 13 Aug 2025 141,240 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Fuel Pipe/s corroded ()

Offside Front Upper Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Pass 9 Aug 2024 141,107 miles
Pass 21 Jul 2023 140,606 miles
Pass 12 Aug 2022 140,048 miles

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

slight smell of fuel n/s/r

Pass 9 Aug 2021 139,234 miles
Pass 8 Jun 2020 138,024 miles
Pass 24 Jun 2019 138,001 miles
Pass 9 Jul 2018 137,928 miles
Fail 9 Jul 2018 137,924 miles

Offside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Battery insecure but not likely to fall from carrier (4.13 (a) (i))

Pass 10 May 2017 135,169 miles

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

Corrosion to both sills

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

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit worn to 0mm on inner edge (4.1.E.1)

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

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit worn to 0mm on inner edge (4.1.E.1)

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

sill covers fitted

Fail 10 May 2017 135,169 miles

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

Corrosion to both sills

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

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit worn to 0mm on inner edge (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Headlamp aim too high adjusted aim (1.8)

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

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit worn to 0mm on inner edge (4.1.E.1)

Offside Headlamp aim too high adjusted aim (1.8)

Offside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour bulb replaced (1.4.A.2f)

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

sill covers fitted

Pass 12 May 2016 131,923 miles

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

Nearside Front tyre wearing on edges and damage to outer wall

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

Offside Front tyre wearing on inner edge

corrosion to both outer sills

engine covers and belly pans fitted

handbrake performance on minimum limit 16%

Pass 22 May 2015 129,162 miles

BOTH REAR TYRES WEARING ON INNER EDGES

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

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

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 9 May 2014 123,327 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

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

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Fail 9 May 2014 123,327 miles

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage insecure (2.4.G.1)

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

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

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 14 May 2013 120,827 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

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

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

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 10 May 2012 119,051 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 27 May 2011 115,751 miles

ENGINE BELLY PAN FITTED

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

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

Fail 26 May 2011 115,750 miles

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b) DANGEROUS

ENGINE BELLY PAN FITTED

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

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

Pass 18 May 2010 109,929 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)

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

Pass 19 May 2009 106,078 miles

ENGINE BELLY PAN FITTED

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

Pass 21 May 2008 102,378 miles

BOTH FRONT TYRES WEARING ON EDGES

CONDENSATION IN BOTH HEADLAMPS

E.M.L ON

ENGINE BELLY PAN FITTED

Pass 10 May 2007 95,182 miles

BOTH REAR TYRES WEARING ON INNER EDGES †ENGINE BELLY PAN FITTED †O/S HANDBRAKE PERFORMANCE LOW

Pass 18 May 2006 85,152 miles

N/S/F TYRE WEARING LOW ON OUTER EDGE †DAMAGE TO N/S/F WHEEL OUTER RIM †ENGINE BELLY PAN FITTED

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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W188 NJB is a 2000 BMW M5 in Black with a 4,941cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 24 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 83.3%.

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 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 W188 NJB, 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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W188 NJB is a 2000 BMW M5, first registered on 21 June 2000.

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The MOT history for W188 NJB shows 24 tests with a 83.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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