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W235 GEC

2000 BMW M5

Blue Petrol 4941cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires7 Jul 2022
Tests19 (13 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate68.4%

Mileage

163,734 mi
Last recorded163,734 miles
Recorded on8 Jul 2021
Typical for 2000 BMW M5102,280 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationW235 GEC
MakeBMW
ModelM5
Year2000
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine4,941cc

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MOT History

13 pass 6 fail
Pass 8 Jul 2021 163,734 miles
Pass 26 May 2020 163,026 miles
Pass 3 Jun 2019 160,304 miles
Fail 3 Jun 2019 160,304 miles

Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a))

Offside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a))

Pass 23 Nov 2017

Tyre worn close to the legal limit Rear tyres. 1'8 mm (4.1.E.1)

Pass 12 Nov 2016 149,623 miles
Fail 12 Nov 2016 149,623 miles

Nearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Pass 11 Nov 2015 141,756 miles
Pass 12 Nov 2014 132,190 miles
Fail 6 Nov 2014 132,086 miles

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

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

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

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)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

exhaust bracket rusted. sensor in exhaust adfirt.

oil leak from rear axle. mtal brake pipes under floor and at front all rather rusty and req attn soon.some wear in osr suspension.drivers seatbelt catch worn.

Pass 3 Jan 2013 122,512 miles
Pass 7 Dec 2011 110,452 miles

Nearside rear indicator very faded, attention required soon. Oil leaks from engine, rust on front subframe, exhaust mounts very rusty, underside covered completely, offside rear tyre worn to minimum.

Nearside rear suspension arm top link worn to acceptable limit.

Fail 7 Dec 2011 110,452 miles

Nearside rear indicator very faded, attention required soon. Oil leaks from engine, rust on front subframe, exhaust mounts very rusty, underside covered completely, offside rear tyre worn to minimum.

Nearside rear suspension arm top link worn to acceptable limit.

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 16 Nov 2010 104,709 miles

Nearside Rear Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Pass 11 Dec 2008 102,651 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)

Fail 4 Dec 2008 102,565 miles

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

Nearside Front Headlamp not in good working order adversely affecting beam image (1.2.4a)

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)

Fail 28 Nov 2007 98,586 miles

Centre Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Nearside Rear position lamp(s) excessively deteriorated so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)

Offside Rear Suspension arm has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Pass 28 Nov 2007 98,586 miles
Pass 15 Sep 2006 89,471 miles

Offside Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Offside Rear Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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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W235 GEC 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 W235 GEC, 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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W235 GEC is a 2000 BMW M5, first registered on 1 June 2000.

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