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W234 YPP

2000 BMW M5

Black Petrol 4941cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires24 Mar 2018
Tests18 (12 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

174,259 mi
Last recorded174,259 miles
Recorded on25 Mar 2017
Typical for 2000 BMW M5102,280 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationW234 YPP
MakeBMW
ModelM5
Year2000
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine4,941cc

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MOT History

12 pass 6 fail
Pass 25 Mar 2017 174,259 miles
Fail 24 Mar 2017 174,259 miles

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

Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded both above axle (3.6.B.2c)

Pass 8 Dec 2015 169,589 miles

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

Fail 6 Nov 2015 168,134 miles

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

Nearside Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded sill (2.4.A.3)

Offside Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded sill (2.4.A.3)

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

Pass 26 Nov 2014 159,941 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 20 Nov 2013 149,372 miles

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

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

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

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

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

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

Offside Stop lamp slightly discoloured (1.2.1e)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

slight mark offside front tyre wall

Pass 26 Nov 2012 145,690 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

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

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

Nearside Obligatory mirror damaged, but not seriously affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

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

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

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

slight oil leak from rear diff

Pass 1 Dec 2011 142,316 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage rubber mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

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

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

Pass 22 Nov 2010 138,662 miles
Fail 19 Nov 2010 138,661 miles

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

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

advise early replacement of rear tyres

nearside rear tyre worn on inner edge

Pass 11 Nov 2009 126,190 miles

near side and off side front tyres wearing on inner and outer edges

Pass 1 Dec 2008 117,488 miles
Fail 25 Nov 2008 117,377 miles

Nearside Rear Rear wheel bearing has excessive play (2.6.2)

rear differential has oil leak on the oil seal

Pass 13 Nov 2007 110,361 miles
Fail 13 Nov 2007 110,361 miles

Nearside Track rod end loose (2.2.B.1d)

Pass 22 Nov 2006 102,905 miles
Pass 23 Nov 2005 90,392 miles
Fail 22 Nov 2005 90,392 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

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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W234 YPP is a 2000 BMW M5 in Black with a 4,941cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 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 W234 YPP, 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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W234 YPP is a 2000 BMW M5, first registered on 31 December 2000.

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