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W248 YGN

2000 BMW M5

Blue Petrol 4941cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires19 Mar 2027
Tests20 (16 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

168,829 mi
Last recorded168,829 miles
Recorded on16 Mar 2026
Typical for 2000 BMW M5102,280 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationW248 YGN
MakeBMW
ModelM5
Year2000
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine4,941cc

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MOT History

16 pass 4 fail
Pass 16 Mar 2026 168,829 miles

Supplementary restraint system warning lamp does not illuminate (7.1.6 (a))

Pass 20 Mar 2025 163,694 miles

Supplementary restraint system warning lamp does not illuminate (7.1.6 (a))

Pass 4 May 2021 162,863 miles

Nearside Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced sill (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Nearside Rear Position lamp slightly affected by the operation of another lamp (4.2.3 (c))

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Offside Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced sill (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Rear Position lamp slightly affected by the operation of another lamp (4.2.3 (c))

Supplementary restraint system warning lamp does not illuminate (7.1.6 (a))

Pass 24 Feb 2020 157,499 miles

Nearside Rear Outer Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Outer Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Supplementary restraint system warning lamp does not illuminate (7.1.6 (a))

Pass 20 Dec 2018 152,598 miles

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Supplementary restraint system warning lamp does not illuminate (7.1.6 (a))

Fail 17 Dec 2018 152,598 miles

Brake pedal has insufficient reserve travel brake pedal spongy poss air in system (1.1.2 (a))

Fluid leak harmful to the environment or a risk to other road users power steering leaking on nearside (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Front Brakes imbalanced across an axle (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Lower Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn play in rose bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front Brake hose excessively twisted catching on shockabsorber (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Offside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Headlamp levelling device inoperative (4.1.5 (a))

Offside Rear Lower Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn play in rose bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Power steering fluid reservoir empty (2.1.5 (b) (ii))

Nearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material brake pipe to flexi hose corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Supplementary restraint system warning lamp does not illuminate (7.1.6 (a))

Pass 26 Jul 2017 148,561 miles
Pass 4 Jul 2016 147,739 miles
Pass 28 Apr 2015 145,984 miles

Nearside Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Pass 29 Apr 2014 144,492 miles
Fail 24 Apr 2014 144,492 miles

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

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

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

Pass 20 Mar 2013 143,716 miles
Pass 20 Mar 2012 141,876 miles
Pass 28 Jan 2011

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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

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

Fail 20 Jan 2011 139,132 miles

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

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

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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

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

Pass 7 Jul 2009 136,497 miles
Pass 30 May 2008 125,749 miles
Pass 4 Jun 2007 113,795 miles
Fail 8 Jun 2006 97,341 miles

Nearside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

parking brake has slight travel, and may need adjustment at next service.

Pass 8 Jun 2006 97,341 miles

parking brake has slight travel, and may need adjustment at next service.

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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W248 YGN is a 2000 BMW M5 in Blue with a 4,941cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 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 W248 YGN, 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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W248 YGN is a 2000 BMW M5, first registered on 6 March 2000.

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