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W247 RHH

2000 BMW M5

Black Petrol 4941cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires15 Jun 2023
Tests18 (15 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate83.3%

Mileage

124,828 mi
Last recorded124,828 miles
Recorded on16 Jun 2022
Typical for 2000 BMW M5102,280 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationW247 RHH
MakeBMW
ModelM5
Year2000
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine4,941cc

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MOT History

15 pass 3 fail
Pass 16 Jun 2022 124,828 miles
Pass 20 May 2021 119,588 miles
Pass 20 Dec 2019 114,037 miles
Pass 18 Jul 2018 112,023 miles
Pass 6 Apr 2017 104,998 miles
Pass 23 Feb 2016
Pass 16 Sep 2014 101,158 miles
Pass 3 Oct 2013 97,693 miles

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

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

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

Pass 3 Oct 2012 90,001 miles
Pass 23 Aug 2011 80,236 miles

off side front tyre low inner edge

Fail 20 Aug 2011 80,212 miles

Front Tyre(s) incorrect because different size tyres are fitted on the same axle. (4.1.A.1a)

Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

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

engine oil very low

off side front tyre low inner edge

Pass 14 May 2010 78,096 miles
Fail 15 Jun 2009 73,671 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 15 Jun 2009 73,671 miles
Pass 16 Jun 2008 63,255 miles
Fail 16 Jun 2008 63,255 miles

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

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

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

registration plate incorrect (6.3.1a)

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b) DANGEROUS

Pass 14 Jun 2007 48,367 miles
Pass 23 Nov 2005 35,763 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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W247 RHH 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 83.3%.

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 W247 RHH, 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 W247 RHH registered?

W247 RHH is a 2000 BMW M5, first registered on 16 July 2000.

Is W247 RHH safe to buy?

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