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W400 GEE

2000 BMW M5

Blue Petrol 4941cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires29 May 2026
Tests24 (18 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

32,053 mi
Last recorded32,053 miles
Recorded on30 May 2025
Typical for 2000 BMW M5102,280 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationW400 GEE
MakeBMW
ModelM5
Year2000
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine4,941cc

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MOT History

18 pass 6 fail
Pass 30 May 2025 32,053 miles

Rear Oil leak, but not excessive Differential (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Fail 27 Mar 2025 32,053 miles

Nearside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced outer sill corroded (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

All inner sills covered with plastic protective shield

Offside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive inner sill corroded (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Rear Oil leak, but not excessive differential (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 9 Jan 2024 31,874 miles
Fail 4 Jan 2024 31,874 miles

Headlamp aim too low both dip beams too low (4.1.2 (a))

Pass 16 Jan 2023 31,687 miles
Pass 31 Jan 2022 31,457 miles

Fuel Pipe/s corroded ()

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

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside washer jet not working, but offside providing sufficient fluid to clear screen

Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Fail 24 Jun 2021 31,450 miles

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material all pipes (1.1.11 (c))

Fuel Pipe/s corroded ()

Pass 3 Jun 2020 31,220 miles

front and rear brake pipes starting to corrode.

Fail 2 Jun 2020 31,220 miles

Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

front and rear brake pipes starting to corrode.

Pass 23 May 2019 31,037 miles

Nearside fuel pipe slightly corroded

Pass 12 Jun 2018 30,855 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material both rear pipes slight corrosion (1.1.11 (c))

Fail 12 Jun 2018 3,085 miles

Offside Front Outer Headlamp aim too low aim too low.adjusters not working (4.1.2 (a))

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material both rear pipes slight corrosion (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 13 Jun 2017 29,469 miles

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

Pass 28 Jun 2016 27,898 miles

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

Pass 20 Jun 2015 25,258 miles
Pass 17 Jun 2014 23,363 miles
Pass 17 Jun 2013 21,155 miles
Pass 26 Aug 2011 19,157 miles
Pass 11 Aug 2010 17,484 miles
Fail 4 Aug 2010 17,467 miles

Offside Rear wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.6.1)

Pass 13 Aug 2009 15,820 miles
Pass 9 Aug 2008 13,709 miles
Pass 11 Aug 2007 12,516 miles
Pass 5 Aug 2006 10,883 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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W400 GEE is a 2000 BMW M5 in Blue with a 4,941cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 24 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

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 W400 GEE, 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 W400 GEE registered?

W400 GEE is a 2000 BMW M5, first registered on 14 July 2000.

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