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W588 PNH

2000 BMW M5

Blue Petrol 4941cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires18 Jan 2025
Tests24 (17 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate70.8%

Mileage

174,560 mi
Last recorded174,560 miles
Recorded on19 Jan 2024
Typical for 2000 BMW M5102,280 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationW588 PNH
MakeBMW
ModelM5
Year2000
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine4,941cc

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MOT History

17 pass 7 fail
Pass 19 Jan 2024 174,560 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Nearside Rear Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced sill (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Rear Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

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

Offside Rear Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced sill (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Pass 15 Aug 2022 174,205 miles

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

Nearside Rear Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Pass 23 Nov 2020 173,931 miles
Fail 21 Nov 2020 173,908 miles

Nearside Side repeater not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Suspension arm attachment bracket/mounting insecure (5.3.3 (a) (i))

Pass 28 Oct 2019 167,261 miles

Nearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view chip at bottom screen (3.2 (a) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive unsure from where (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Fail 30 Aug 2019 167,229 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (1.6 (b))

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm attachment bracket/mounting insecure (5.3.3 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 25 Jul 2018 159,027 miles

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

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

Pass 11 Aug 2017 152,360 miles

both fuel pipe are slightly corroded

Nearside Rear Vehicle structure has slight corrosion inner sill (6.1.A.1)

Offside Rear Vehicle structure has slight corrosion inner sill (6.1.A.1)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' 2 chips (8.3.1a)

Fail 28 Jul 2017 152,161 miles

Nearside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded pipe to hose (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Brake pipe excessively corroded inner front to back pipe going to o/side rear hose (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Brake pipe excessively corroded outer front to back pipe going to rear hose n/side (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded pipe to hose (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Rear Vehicle structure has slight corrosion inner sill (6.1.A.1)

Offside Rear Vehicle structure has slight corrosion inner sill (6.1.A.1)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' 2 chips (8.3.1a)

both fuel pipe are slightly corroded

Pass 13 Sep 2016 152,161 miles

Brake pipe slightly corroded side of fuel tank (3.6.B.2c)

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

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

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

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

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

front to rear fuel lines corroded

Pass 21 Oct 2015 147,146 miles

Nearside Front Inner Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement rear (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Inner Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement rear (2.4.G.2)

Rear tyres wearing on inner edges

Pass 2 Aug 2014 137,568 miles

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

Fail 15 Jul 2014 133,356 miles

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

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 25 Jul 2013 134,426 miles

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

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

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

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

Fail 25 Jul 2013 134,426 miles

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

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

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

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

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

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

Fail 6 Jun 2012 132,568 miles

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

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

Pass 6 Jun 2012 132,568 miles

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

Pass 4 Jun 2011 123,096 miles
Pass 5 Jun 2010 115,655 miles
Fail 3 Jun 2010 115,650 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose twisted (found during steering lock to lock check) (2.2.D.2b)

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Nearside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

Offside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

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

Pass 22 May 2009 103,488 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)

advise early replacement of rear tyres

diff pinion oil seal leaking

Pass 28 May 2008 97,276 miles

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

Pass 3 May 2007 91,775 miles
Pass 8 Mar 2006 84,359 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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W588 PNH 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 70.8%.

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 W588 PNH, 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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W588 PNH is a 2000 BMW M5, first registered on 14 March 2000.

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