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W459 VMY

2000 BMW M5

Blue Petrol 4941cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires9 Aug 2020
Tests19 (12 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate63.2%

Mileage

144,055 mi
Last recorded144,055 miles
Recorded on25 Jul 2019
Typical for 2000 BMW M5102,280 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationW459 VMY
MakeBMW
ModelM5
Year2000
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine4,941cc

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MOT History

12 pass 7 fail
Pass 25 Jul 2019 144,055 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Both front to rear pipes, mostly around the fuel tank. Unable to fully inspect due to position on vehicle. (1.1.11 (c))

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

Centre rear view mirror (non obligatory due to nearside being fitted.) has no view to rear due to leak internally covering reflective surface.

Exhaust mounting defective 2x centre rubber mounts on small crossmember are split. Does not present a risk of the exhaust dropping. (6.1.2 (a))

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

Nearside Obligatory mirror slightly damaged Door mirror presents a slightly blurred image. (3.3 (b) (i))

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

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

Offside Obligatory mirror slightly damaged Door mirror presents a slightly blurred image. (3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Also has nail in tread. (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 10 Aug 2018 139,870 miles

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

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

Oil leak, but not excessive diff input shaft (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Fail 26 Jul 2018 139,823 miles

Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a))

Offside Front Upper Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Front Brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened inside faces heavily corroded (1.1.14 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Outer Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Rear Position lamp light intensity obviously reduced (4.2.3 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material between sill and fuel tank (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Position lamp light intensity obviously reduced (4.2.3 (a) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive diff input shaft (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

slight creak from n/s front may be a dry bush or balljoint

Pass 22 Jun 2017 132,038 miles

Offside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

REAR DIFF OIL LEAK

Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded FRONT TO REAR METAL (3.6.B.2c)

Fail 22 Jun 2017 132,038 miles

Offside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

REAR DIFF OIL LEAK

Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded FRONT TO REAR METAL (3.6.B.2c)

Rear Suspension arm has excessive play in a pin/bush BOTH INNER JOINTS (2.4.G.2)

Pass 13 Jun 2016 125,962 miles
Pass 3 Jun 2015 120,282 miles
Fail 3 Jun 2015 120,282 miles

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 9 May 2013 114,664 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

Fail 17 Aug 2012 114,627 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (3.4.1c)

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp sequence is incorrect (3.4.1d)

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

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

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

ENGINE MANAGEMENT LIGHT ILLUMINATED

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

Pass 19 Aug 2011 113,319 miles

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

Fail 10 Aug 2011 113,165 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Int Fault on o/s/f indicator

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

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

Pass 7 Jul 2010 102,598 miles
Pass 2 Jul 2009 92,319 miles
Fail 2 Jul 2009 92,319 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Pass 22 May 2008 85,055 miles
Pass 16 May 2007 73,219 miles

Nearside Headlamp not in good working order but not adversely affecting beam image (1.2.4a)

Pass 11 May 2006 62,202 miles
Fail 11 May 2006 62,202 miles

Nearside Rear Upper Trailing arm worn and seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

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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W459 VMY is a 2000 BMW M5 in Blue with a 4,941cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 63.2%.

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 W459 VMY, 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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W459 VMY is a 2000 BMW M5, first registered on 16 May 2000.

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