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W238 HCD

2000 BMW M5

Blue Petrol 4941cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires28 May 2019
Tests15 (12 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

77,121 mi
Last recorded77,121 miles
Recorded on29 May 2018
Typical for 2000 BMW M5102,280 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationW238 HCD
MakeBMW
ModelM5
Year2000
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine4,941cc

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MOT History

12 pass 3 fail
Pass 29 May 2018 77,121 miles
Pass 24 May 2017 74,340 miles

under trays and engine covers fitted

Fail 16 May 2017 74,257 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

under trays and engine covers fitted

Pass 13 May 2016 70,653 miles
Fail 12 May 2016 70,653 miles

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

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

Pass 22 Apr 2015 64,390 miles
Pass 16 May 2014 61,183 miles
Pass 10 May 2013 60,808 miles
Pass 17 May 2012 60,613 miles
Pass 13 Apr 2011 57,752 miles
Fail 9 Apr 2011 57,752 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (3.4.1c)

damage to front screen outside zone A and not considerd to affect drivers view at time of test

unable to check door sills correctly due to plastic sill covers fitted

Pass 8 Mar 2010 49,946 miles
Pass 20 Feb 2009 42,864 miles

unable to check door sillscorrectly due to plastic sill covers fitted

Pass 18 Apr 2007 30,677 miles
Pass 2 Mar 2006 26,826 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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W238 HCD is a 2000 BMW M5 in Blue with a 4,941cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

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 W238 HCD, 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 W238 HCD registered?

W238 HCD is a 2000 BMW M5, first registered on 24 March 2000.

Is W238 HCD safe to buy?

The MOT history for W238 HCD shows 15 tests with a 80% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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