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W486 VCD

2000 BMW M5

Green Petrol 4941cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires13 Nov 2017
Tests10 (8 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

103,058 mi
Last recorded103,058 miles
Recorded on14 Nov 2016
Typical for 2000 BMW M5102,280 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationW486 VCD
MakeBMW
ModelM5
Year2000
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine4,941cc

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MOT History

8 pass 2 fail
Pass 14 Nov 2016 103,058 miles

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

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

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

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Fail 7 Nov 2016 103,058 miles

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

Nearside Rear Upper Suspension arm ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Upper Suspension arm ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

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

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

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

Offside Rear Direction indicators incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

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

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Pass 6 Dec 2012 103,050 miles

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

only 2 out of 4 washer jets working

parking brake performance 19%

small exhaust blow from n/s/ CAT

Fail 4 Dec 2012 103,050 miles

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

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

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

only 2 out of 4 washer jets working

parking brake performance 19%

small exhaust blow from n/s/ CAT

Pass 30 Mar 2011 91,409 miles

Both rear tyres worn on inner edges

Offside front trye worn on inner edge

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Pass 26 Mar 2010 82,679 miles
Pass 7 Mar 2009 74,263 miles

n/s/rear drop link worn

Pass 28 Mar 2008 67,564 miles

slight play in n/s/rear drop link bushes

water ingress into headlamp covers dulling beam pattern

Pass 10 Mar 2007 60,643 miles
Pass 28 Mar 2006 54,142 miles

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

brakes tested with bowmonk meter.

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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W486 VCD is a 2000 BMW M5 in Green with a 4,941cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

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 W486 VCD, 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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W486 VCD is a 2000 BMW M5, first registered on 1 March 2000.

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