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W59 JPL

2000 BMW M5

Blue Petrol 4941cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires22 Aug 2025
Tests22 (17 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate77.3%

Mileage

140,646 mi
Last recorded140,646 miles
Recorded on23 Aug 2024
Typical for 2000 BMW M5102,280 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationW59 JPL
MakeBMW
ModelM5
Year2000
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine4,941cc

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MOT History

17 pass 5 fail
Pass 23 Aug 2024 140,646 miles
Pass 4 Oct 2021 140,596 miles
Pass 3 Aug 2020 140,077 miles
Pass 2 Aug 2019 139,572 miles
Pass 9 Jun 2018 138,992 miles
Pass 10 Jun 2017 137,291 miles
Pass 8 Jun 2016 136,938 miles

tyres

outer sills

rear brake pads

Pass 11 May 2015 136,207 miles
Pass 21 May 2014 134,549 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)

front discs corroded

fuel pipes corroded

Pass 12 Jul 2013 133,921 miles
Pass 12 May 2012 133,523 miles

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

Pass 14 Jul 2011 130,387 miles
Fail 14 Jul 2011 130,387 miles

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Pass 17 May 2010 123,298 miles

Nearside Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

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

Fail 6 May 2010 123,298 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (3.4.1c)

Nearside Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

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

Pass 28 Mar 2009 118,074 miles

Suspension joint offside upper dust cover split/missing

Fail 28 Mar 2009 118,074 miles

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

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

Suspension joint offside upper dust cover split/missing

Pass 18 Apr 2008 113,131 miles
Pass 19 Apr 2007 107,565 miles
Pass 9 Mar 2006 99,186 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)

oil leak

oil leak around rear diff area

Fail 1 Mar 2006 98,539 miles

Nearside Rear Lower Suspension arm has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Rear Lower Suspension arm has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

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

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)

leak from rear diff area

o/s/f foglamp missing

oil leak

Fail 24 Feb 2006 98,264 miles

Nearside Rear Lower Suspension arm has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Lower Suspension arm has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

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

n/s/r tyre worn to limit.

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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W59 JPL is a 2000 BMW M5 in Blue with a 4,941cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 77.3%.

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 W59 JPL, 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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W59 JPL is a 2000 BMW M5, first registered on 1 March 2000.

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