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W383 OAG

2000 BMW M5

Blue Petrol 4941cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires28 Aug 2020
Tests14 (13 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate92.9%

Mileage

195,730 mi
Last recorded195,730 miles
Recorded on29 Aug 2019
Typical for 2000 BMW M5102,280 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationW383 OAG
MakeBMW
ModelM5
Year2000
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine4,941cc

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MOT History

13 pass 1 fail
Pass 29 Aug 2019 195,730 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 23 Aug 2018 182,569 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play inner (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play outer (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

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

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin 3mm (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Rear Fluid leak, but not excessive diff (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Rear Passenger seat(s) missing at time of test ()

Pass 14 Aug 2017 176,580 miles

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

fuel line under vehicle slightly corroded

prop shaft ring bush slightly worn

Pass 1 Sep 2015 171,225 miles

Nearside Front Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

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

hand brake efficiency only 16%

Pass 14 Aug 2014 164,160 miles

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Pass 17 Aug 2013 143,426 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

nearside handbrake low on performance

pad warning light on

Pass 9 Jul 2012 120,408 miles
Fail 3 Jul 2012 120,358 miles

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

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b) DANGEROUS

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

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

Pass 18 Jun 2011 111,770 miles

Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Pass 7 Jun 2010 109,302 miles

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.C.1b)

Pass 29 Jun 2009 106,189 miles
Pass 22 May 2008 94,161 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)

Pass 4 Jun 2007 85,158 miles
Pass 19 Jun 2006 76,769 miles

freeplay o/s/r lower ball joint

leak from rear diff axle seals

o/s/f alloy wheel marked

oil leak engine area

rear brake discs worn

rear brake pads look low

rear tyres on 3/4mm

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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W383 OAG is a 2000 BMW M5 in Blue with a 4,941cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 92.9%.

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 W383 OAG, 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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W383 OAG is a 2000 BMW M5, first registered on 1 March 2000.

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