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W217 HSW

2000 BMW M5

Red Petrol 4941cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires14 Mar 2011
Tests6 (4 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

76,163 mi
Last recorded76,163 miles
Recorded on10 Mar 2010
Typical for 2000 BMW M5102,280 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

4 checks still locked for this BMW
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Vehicle Details

RegistrationW217 HSW
MakeBMW
ModelM5
Year2000
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine4,941cc

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MOT History

4 pass 2 fail
Pass 10 Mar 2010 76,163 miles
Pass 15 Mar 2009 71,455 miles
Fail 9 Mar 2009 71,455 miles

Nearside Front brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h)

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

Offside Rear brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h)

Pass 4 Mar 2008 63,372 miles
Pass 9 Oct 2006 63,351 miles

all brake pipes heavily greased .

Fail 4 Oct 2006 63,327 miles

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar attachment bracket/mounting cracked (2.4.G.1)

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

All brake pipes are heavly greased

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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W217 HSW is a 2000 BMW M5 in Red with a 4,941cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 6 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 W217 HSW, 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 W217 HSW registered?

W217 HSW is a 2000 BMW M5, first registered on 18 May 2000.

Is W217 HSW safe to buy?

The MOT history for W217 HSW shows 6 tests with a 66.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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