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W434 KCB

2000 BMW M5

Black Petrol 4941cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires24 Jun 2025
Tests30 (19 pass, 11 fail)
Pass rate63.3%

Mileage

133,928 mi
Last recorded133,928 miles
Recorded on25 Jun 2024
Typical for 2000 BMW M5102,280 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationW434 KCB
MakeBMW
ModelM5
Year2000
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine4,941cc

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MOT History

19 pass 11 fail
Pass 25 Jun 2024 133,928 miles
Fail 25 Jun 2024 133,928 miles

Offside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 4 Sep 2023 132,465 miles

Front Exhaust mounting defective both brackets attached to the gearbox (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords inner sidewall (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge tread 2.1mm (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rera arm bush is split (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords inner sidewall (5.2.3 (d) (i))

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

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge tread 2.1mm (5.2.3 (e))

Oil leak, but not excessive engine (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Power steering component has slight seepage from a component (2.1.5 (a))

Rear Coil spring corroded both coil springs (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Pass 6 Sep 2022 131,086 miles

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

Fail 5 Sep 2022 131,084 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn straight arm (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

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

Pass 8 Sep 2021 128,780 miles
Fail 7 Sep 2021 128,767 miles

Offside Front Power steering component leaking (2.1.5 (a))

Rear Exhaust hydrocarbon content after 2nd fast idle exceeds manufacturer's specified limits (8.2.1.2 (a))

Pass 3 Sep 2020 126,081 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

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

Pass 28 Aug 2019 124,360 miles

Brake hose slightly deteriorated both rear outer cracking (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Coil spring corroded all (5.3.1 (b) (i))

fuel tank straps very rusty

Fail 28 Aug 2019 124,360 miles

Brake hose slightly deteriorated both rear outer cracking (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Coil spring corroded all (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Direction indicator incorrect colour both rear (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Direction indicator incorrect colour side repeater (4.4.3 (a))

fuel tank straps very rusty

Pass 6 Sep 2018 120,590 miles

engine oil leak

Pass 4 Sep 2017 116,618 miles

Oil leak ()

Fail 4 Sep 2017 116,615 miles

Offside Front Steering system lock to lock check stretches a brake hose brake hose fouling brake pipe (2.2.D.2b)

Oil leak ()

Pass 12 Aug 2016 113,422 miles
Fail 10 Aug 2016 113,422 miles

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Pass 10 Sep 2015 109,870 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components

Nearside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Offside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Oil leak

Under trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Fail 9 Jul 2015 109,815 miles

Nearside Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

Offside Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Oil leak

Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 15 Jul 2014 105,471 miles
Pass 11 Jul 2013 101,440 miles

Offside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

wipers smearing slightly

Fail 10 Jul 2013 101,435 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Power steering fluid level below minimum (2.3.1)

Offside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

wipers smearing slightly

Pass 9 Jul 2012 97,801 miles

Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Fail 9 Jul 2012 97,801 miles

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

Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 15 Jul 2011 93,343 miles
Pass 16 Jul 2010 89,161 miles

Nail in offside rear tyre

Fail 15 Jul 2010 89,161 miles

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

Nearside Front Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Nearside Front Headlamp excessively deteriorated so that the light output is severely reduced (1.7.5a)

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

Offside Front Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Pass 13 Jul 2009 85,888 miles
Fail 13 Jul 2009 85,888 miles

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

Pass 18 Jul 2008 82,624 miles
Pass 17 Jul 2007 77,943 miles
Pass 17 Jul 2006 72,453 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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W434 KCB is a 2000 BMW M5 in Black with a 4,941cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 30 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 63.3%.

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 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 W434 KCB, 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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W434 KCB is a 2000 BMW M5, first registered on 27 March 2000.

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