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W50 DJB

2000 BMW M5

Blue Petrol 4941cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires21 Dec 2026
Tests24 (20 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate83.3%

Mileage

97,449 mi
Last recorded97,449 miles
Recorded on19 Dec 2025
Typical for 2000 BMW M5102,280 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationW50 DJB
MakeBMW
ModelM5
Year2000
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine4,941cc

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MOT History

20 pass 4 fail
Pass 19 Dec 2025 97,449 miles
Pass 9 Dec 2024 96,252 miles

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

Offside front brake pipe starting to corrode slightly.

Pass 22 Dec 2023 96,024 miles
Pass 13 Mar 2021 93,945 miles
Pass 22 Feb 2020 92,376 miles
Pass 11 Mar 2019 89,274 miles

Offside Front Nail in tyre ()

Pass 17 Feb 2018 86,291 miles
Pass 25 Feb 2017 83,591 miles
Pass 2 Mar 2016 81,517 miles

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

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

rear diff leaking

Pass 3 Mar 2015 80,668 miles

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

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

rear diff leaking

Pass 4 Mar 2014 80,217 miles
Pass 6 Dec 2012 79,888 miles

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

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

Pass 12 Dec 2011 79,540 miles
Fail 30 Nov 2011 79,515 miles

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

Offside Rear Wheel bolt(s) loose (4.2.A.1e) DANGEROUS

Pass 30 Nov 2010 78,653 miles

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

Fail 29 Nov 2010 78,653 miles

Nearside Front An item not tested (Manual)

Nearside Front Front position lamp(s) adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (1.1.A.3f)

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

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

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

Pass 30 Nov 2009 70,675 miles
Pass 28 Nov 2008 63,860 miles

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

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

Fail 28 Nov 2008 63,860 miles

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

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.C.1b)

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

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

Pass 19 Nov 2007 57,808 miles
Pass 1 Dec 2006 51,231 miles

O/S park brake has low effort

Fail 29 Nov 2006 51,209 miles

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

N/S FRONT TYRE STARTING TO WEAR ON EDGE

O/S REAR PARKING BRAKE HAS LOW EFFORT

REAR TYRES WORN VERY LOW (ON LIMIT)

Pass 30 Nov 2005 44,520 miles
Pass 27 Oct 2005

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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W50 DJB is a 2000 BMW M5 in Blue with a 4,941cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 24 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 W50 DJB, 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 W50 DJB registered?

W50 DJB is a 2000 BMW M5, first registered on 17 May 2000.

Is W50 DJB safe to buy?

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