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W453 UVV

2000 BMW M5

Blue Petrol 4941cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires31 Jan 2024
Tests18 (15 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate83.3%

Mileage

108,652 mi
Last recorded108,652 miles
Recorded on20 Jan 2023
Typical for 2000 BMW M5102,280 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationW453 UVV
MakeBMW
ModelM5
Year2000
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine4,941cc

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MOT History

15 pass 3 fail
Pass 20 Jan 2023 108,652 miles

Under tray and bottom covers fitted

Pass 1 Feb 2022 108,630 miles

Under tray and bottom covers fitted

Fail 1 Feb 2022 108,630 miles

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Under tray and bottom covers fitted

Pass 9 Jan 2021 108,238 miles

Under tray and all body covers fitted

Pass 17 Jun 2019 106,727 miles
Pass 23 Jul 2018 102,462 miles

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

Nearside Rear Upper Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

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

Offside Rear Upper Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

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

both front exhaust brackets corroded

both rear exhausts claps corroded

rear diff leaking

Pass 6 Sep 2014 97,920 miles

Oil leak from rear diff

Pass 5 Sep 2013 90,290 miles

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

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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

corrosion to exhaust system

Pass 11 Sep 2012 85,509 miles

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

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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

Pass 8 Sep 2011 78,272 miles
Fail 6 Sep 2011 78,271 miles

Brake performance not tested (3.7.A.1)

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

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar attachment bracket/mounting fractured (2.4.G.1)

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage insecure (2.4.G.1)

Offside Outer Front Lower Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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

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

Nearside Front Steering pivot point has slight play (2.2.B.1g)

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

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

Pass 6 Sep 2010 64,219 miles
Pass 4 Mar 2010 64,172 miles

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

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

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

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

offside rear floor brace bolt missing

Fail 4 Mar 2010 64,172 miles

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

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

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

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

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

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

offside rear floor brace bolt missing

Pass 9 Mar 2009 61,048 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 14 Mar 2008 56,823 miles
Pass 3 Mar 2007 52,847 miles
Pass 6 Sep 2005 47,846 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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W453 UVV is a 2000 BMW M5 in Blue with a 4,941cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 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 W453 UVV, 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 W453 UVV registered?

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

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