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W221 MCF

2000 BMW M5

Blue Petrol 4941cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires24 Jul 2025
Tests19 (13 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate68.4%

Mileage

77,889 mi
Last recorded77,889 miles
Recorded on23 Jul 2024
Typical for 2000 BMW M5102,280 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationW221 MCF
MakeBMW
ModelM5
Year2000
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine4,941cc

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MOT History

13 pass 6 fail
Pass 23 Jul 2024 77,889 miles

Nearside Rear Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced sill (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 25 Jul 2023 76,086 miles

Nearside Rear Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Pass 2 Jul 2022 74,875 miles
Fail 28 Jun 2022 74,874 miles

Nearside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

Nearside Headlamp light intensity severely reduced no image and reduced output (water) (4.1.4 (a))

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 10 Sep 2021 74,867 miles
Fail 6 Sep 2021 74,867 miles

Boot lid cannot be secured in the closed position (6.2.1 (e))

Nearside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Rear Other passenger door cannot be opened from outside the vehicle (6.2.3 (a))

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar attachment bracket/mounting fractured roll bar bush bracket missing/broken (5.3.3 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Pass 4 Sep 2020 70,903 miles
Fail 1 Sep 2020 70,903 miles

Nearside Rear Inner Drive shaft securing bolt loose bolts loose on inner driveshaft where bolts to rear diff (6.1.7 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Inner Drive shaft securing bolt loose bolts loose (6.1.7 (a) (i))

Pass 7 Aug 2019 65,697 miles
Fail 23 Jul 2019 65,696 miles

Oil leaking excessively from engine rear diff badly leaking (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 25 Jul 2018 64,454 miles

Rear Fluid leak, but not excessive diff leaking (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 10 Aug 2017 64,294 miles
Pass 12 Aug 2016

Oil leak diff leaking badly ()

emissions high on first test and engine noisey at idle

Fail 12 Aug 2016

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Oil leak diff leaking badly ()

emissions high on first test and engine noisey at idle

Pass 12 Aug 2015 57,409 miles

Rear axle diff leeking oil

Fail 10 Aug 2015 57,409 miles

Offside Headlamp aim too low adjuster will not adjust (1.8)

Rear axle diff leeking oil

Pass 11 Aug 2014
Pass 12 Aug 2013 54,975 miles
Pass 9 Mar 2007 53,499 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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W221 MCF is a 2000 BMW M5 in Blue with a 4,941cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68.4%.

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 W221 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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W221 MCF is a 2000 BMW M5, first registered on 2 March 2000.

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