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W57 RPH

2000 BMW M5

Black Petrol 4941cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires27 May 2019
Tests20 (13 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate65%

Mileage

Typical for 2000 BMW M5102,280 mi
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Vehicle Details

RegistrationW57 RPH
MakeBMW
ModelM5
Year2000
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine4,941cc

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MOT History

13 pass 7 fail
Pass 9 May 2018

Severe engine oil leak nearside

Severe oil leak from rear pinion seal

Pass 17 May 2017 175,731 miles

Both front shocks too weak

Nearside Front Lower Excessive oil leak

Rear Diff oil leak

Fail 17 May 2017 175,731 miles

Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)

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

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content at idle excessive (7.3.D.4)

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

Both front shocks too weak

Nearside Front Lower Excessive oil leak

Rear Diff oil leak

Pass 24 May 2016

Excessive oil leak ( Rear Diff)

Nearside Front Lower Excessive oil leak

Fail 23 May 2016

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)

Excessive oil leak ( Rear Diff)

Nearside Front Lower Excessive oil leak

Nearside Rear Upper Suspension arm ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Pass 15 May 2015

Nearside Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (1.7.5a)

mileage unreadable

Pass 15 May 2014 153,175 miles

Offside Rear Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

Pass 28 May 2013 148,001 miles

condensation in nearside headlamp

nearside rear tyre tread low

Fail 24 May 2013 148,001 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

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

Offside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar attachment bracket/mounting cracked (2.4.G.1)

condensation in nearside headlamp

nearside rear tyre tread low

Fail 28 Mar 2012 138,507 miles

Nearside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

front brake discs corroded on inside edges

offside front headlamp condensation on lens

Pass 28 Mar 2012 138,507 miles

front brake discs corroded on inside edges

offside front headlamp condensation on lens

Fail 23 Mar 2012 138,320 miles

Offside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

Pass 18 Mar 2011 13,210 miles
Fail 9 Mar 2011 132,082 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Nearside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Pass 17 Mar 2010 123,941 miles
Fail 17 Mar 2010 123,941 miles

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

Headlamp aim beam image kick up to the offside (1.8)

Pass 17 Feb 2009 112,301 miles
Pass 19 Jan 2008 93,235 miles
Pass 22 Jan 2007 82,341 miles
Pass 28 Jan 2006 75,212 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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W57 RPH is a 2000 BMW M5 in Black with a 4,941cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 65%.

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 W57 RPH, 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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W57 RPH is a 2000 BMW M5, first registered on 31 December 2000.

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