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W588 VGK

2000 BMW M5

Black Petrol 4941cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires14 Apr 2024
Tests10 (7 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate70%

Mileage

133,457 mi
Last recorded133,457 miles
Recorded on15 Apr 2023
Typical for 2000 BMW M5102,280 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationW588 VGK
MakeBMW
ModelM5
Year2000
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine4,941cc

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MOT History

7 pass 3 fail
Pass 15 Apr 2023 133,457 miles
Pass 11 Jul 2021 133,450 miles
Pass 22 Jul 2016 133,286 miles
Fail 22 Jul 2016 133,284 miles

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Brake pipe slightly corroded front too rear (3.6.B.2c)

Brake pipe slightly corroded nearside and offside front (3.6.B.2c)

front too rear fuel pipe coroded

Pass 30 May 2012 133,094 miles

rear brake pads are very low

Pass 30 Apr 2011 129,848 miles
Fail 23 Apr 2011 129,848 miles

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

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

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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

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

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

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

Pass 9 Jul 2009 123,763 miles

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

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

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

Fail 8 Jul 2009 123,763 miles

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

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

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

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

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

Pass 19 Jul 2008 123,001 miles

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

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.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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W588 VGK is a 2000 BMW M5 in Black with a 4,941cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70%.

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 VGK, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

How do I check the history of W588 VGK?

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What year was W588 VGK registered?

W588 VGK is a 2000 BMW M5, first registered on 3 May 2000.

Is W588 VGK safe to buy?

The MOT history for W588 VGK shows 10 tests with a 70% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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