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W453 RLS

2000 BMW M5

Black Petrol 4941cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires14 Nov 2023
Tests23 (17 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate73.9%

Mileage

150,289 mi
Last recorded150,289 miles
Recorded on15 Nov 2022
Typical for 2000 BMW M5102,280 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationW453 RLS
MakeBMW
ModelM5
Year2000
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine4,941cc

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MOT History

17 pass 6 fail
Pass 15 Nov 2022 150,289 miles

Nearside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Under-Tray Fitted

Fail 7 Nov 2022 150,289 miles

Nearside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Front Steering rack has excessive free play detected at the steering wheel (steering rack fitted) (2.3 (a) (i))

Offside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Under-Tray Fitted

Pass 23 Jul 2021 149,735 miles

under tray limitations

Fail 23 Jul 2021 149,735 miles

Offside Front Headlamp not working on main beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

under tray limitations

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 3 Aug 2020 146,222 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))

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

Pass 10 Jun 2019 140,378 miles

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

Pass 13 Jun 2018 135,023 miles

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

Pass 14 Jun 2017 128,700 miles

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

Fail 13 Jun 2017 128,699 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

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

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

Pass 3 Jun 2016 123,533 miles

Rear Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Pass 9 Jun 2015 116,929 miles

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

Pass 9 Jun 2014 111,688 miles
Pass 12 Jun 2013 109,746 miles
Pass 12 Jun 2012 107,602 miles

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

Nearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

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

Fail 11 Jun 2012 107,584 miles

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

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

Nearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

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

Pass 10 Jun 2011 105,082 miles
Pass 3 Jun 2010 101,745 miles

Fuel pipe/s corroded

front brake discs corroded and worn

front brake juddering slightly (3.7.A.2b)

nearside front antiroll bar link worn

nearside front tyre on 3mm and worn on edges

offside front tyre on 2mm and worn on edges

rear diff leaking oil

Fail 20 May 2010 101,741 miles

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

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

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

Offside Rear Sub-frame cracked (2.4.G.1) DANGEROUS

Fuel pipe/s corroded

front brake discs corroded and worn

front brake juddering slightly (3.7.A.2b)

nearside front antiroll bar link worn

nearside front tyre on 3mm and worn on edges

offside front tyre on 2mm and worn on edges

offside rear tyre on 2mm and worn on inner edge

rear diff leaking oil

Pass 27 Feb 2009 94,565 miles

Nearside Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Offside Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Pass 4 Mar 2008 90,071 miles

Fuel pipe/s corroded

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

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

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

Pass 19 Feb 2007 83,135 miles
Pass 6 Apr 2006 80,731 miles
Fail 27 Mar 2006 80,536 miles

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

both rear tyres have 2mm of tread,legal limit is 1.6mm

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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W453 RLS is a 2000 BMW M5 in Black with a 4,941cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.9%.

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 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 W453 RLS, 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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W453 RLS is a 2000 BMW M5, first registered on 1 March 2000.

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