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W372 VEL

2000 BMW M5

Black Petrol 4941cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires2 Oct 2016
Tests12 (10 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate83.3%

Mileage

84,443 mi
Last recorded84,443 miles
Recorded on3 Oct 2015
Typical for 2000 BMW M5102,280 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationW372 VEL
MakeBMW
ModelM5
Year2000
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine4,941cc

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MOT History

10 pass 2 fail
Pass 3 Oct 2015 84,443 miles
Pass 26 Mar 2014 79,635 miles
Pass 26 Mar 2013 73,755 miles
Pass 23 Mar 2012 72,395 miles
Pass 9 Feb 2011 69,455 miles

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

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

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

Offside Rear Upper Anti-roll bar has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Pass 15 Feb 2010 64,382 miles
Pass 31 Mar 2009 59,395 miles

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

Pass 10 Apr 2008 55,793 miles
Fail 10 Apr 2008 55,793 miles

Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Pass 23 Apr 2007 53,604 miles
Fail 24 Apr 2006 48,924 miles

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

Pass 24 Apr 2006 48,924 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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W372 VEL is a 2000 BMW M5 in Black with a 4,941cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 12 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 W372 VEL, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was W372 VEL registered?

W372 VEL is a 2000 BMW M5, first registered on 11 April 2000.

Is W372 VEL safe to buy?

The MOT history for W372 VEL shows 12 tests with a 83.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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