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W226 OLB

2000 BMW M5

Blue Petrol 4941cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires5 Aug 2026
Tests17 (17 pass, 0 fail)
Pass rate100%

Mileage

148,115 mi
Last recorded148,115 miles
Recorded on2 Aug 2025
Typical for 2000 BMW M5102,280 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationW226 OLB
MakeBMW
ModelM5
Year2000
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine4,941cc

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MOT History

17 pass
Pass 2 Aug 2025 148,115 miles

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

under tray fitted

Pass 4 Aug 2024 147,797 miles
Pass 6 Aug 2023 147,332 miles
Pass 19 Sep 2022 147,063 miles

Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt n/s & o/s ()

undertray and engine covers fitted

Pass 22 Sep 2021 146,069 miles
Pass 22 Aug 2020 144,796 miles

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

undertray and engine covers fitted

Pass 13 Aug 2019 144,076 miles

Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement inner n/s & o/s (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play front (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Nearside Rear Upper Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 24 Aug 2018 143,368 miles
Pass 15 Aug 2017 141,772 miles

Front Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) has slight seepage rubbing on OSF engine mount (2.3.3b)

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

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

Pass 14 Feb 2016 144,756 miles

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

Pass 21 Feb 2014 141,385 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 18 May 2012 14,144 miles
Pass 25 Feb 2011 140,379 miles

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

Pass 10 Jul 2009 137,229 miles

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

Pass 11 Jul 2008 126,492 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)

cut in nearside front tyre outer sidewall

nearside wing mirror slightly insecure

Pass 17 Apr 2007
Pass 12 Apr 2006 107,660 miles

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

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

Offside Rear Tie bar/rod has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

rear number plate starting to delamenate

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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W226 OLB is a 2000 BMW M5 in Blue with a 4,941cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 100%.

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 W226 OLB, 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 W226 OLB registered?

W226 OLB is a 2000 BMW M5, first registered on 13 April 2000.

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