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W611 CHJ

2000 BMW M5

Blue Petrol 4941cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires6 Mar 2027
Tests25 (20 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

165,306 mi
Last recorded165,306 miles
Recorded on3 Mar 2026
Typical for 2000 BMW M5102,280 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationW611 CHJ
MakeBMW
ModelM5
Year2000
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine4,941cc

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MOT History

20 pass 5 fail
Pass 3 Mar 2026 165,306 miles

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened back of disc, both sides (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))

Nearside Rear Position lamp slightly affected by the operation of another lamp (4.2.3 (c))

Nearside Rear Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Fail 24 Feb 2026 165,291 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened back of disc, both sides (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))

Nearside Rear Position lamp slightly affected by the operation of another lamp (4.2.3 (c))

Nearside Rear Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 7 Mar 2025 162,723 miles

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Both Front inner face (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Position lamp slightly affected by the operation of another lamp (4.2.3 (c))

Windscreen washer bottle leaking

Pass 20 Dec 2023 160,589 miles
Pass 5 Jan 2023 156,413 miles

Nearside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 15 Dec 2021 155,316 miles
Fail 12 Nov 2021 155,284 miles

Nearside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Pass 24 Jul 2020 150,148 miles

Direction indicator slightly discoloured both rear. (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Rear Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Side repeater slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Steering box slight play between sector shaft and the drop arm (2.1.3 (a) (ii))

Fail 23 Jul 2020 150,144 miles

Offside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm both front. (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Direction indicator slightly discoloured both rear. (4.4.3 (a))

Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

Offside Rear Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Side repeater slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Rear Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

Steering box slight play between sector shaft and the drop arm (2.1.3 (a) (ii))

Pass 11 Feb 2019 146,725 miles

Sub-frame pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement all rear. (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced all four jacking points. (6.1.1 (c) (i))

undertrays fitted.

Pass 16 Feb 2018 139,515 miles

full engine covers and undertrays fitted.

Pass 2 Feb 2017 136,978 miles

slight cracking on front tyre treads.

Pass 10 Feb 2016 131,081 miles

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

UNDERTRAYS FITTED.FRONT TO REAR FUEL PIPE CORRODING.

Pass 27 Feb 2015 124,328 miles

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

Pass 24 Jan 2014 120,198 miles

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

slight oil leak at nearside of engine area.slight wear at steering box.

Pass 1 Feb 2013 114,684 miles

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Fail 1 Feb 2013 114,684 miles

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage insecure (2.4.G.1)

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 21 Jan 2012 109,432 miles

front tyres feathered.

Pass 22 Jan 2011 101,153 miles
Pass 8 Feb 2010 95,184 miles

rear diff leaking

Pass 2 Feb 2009 86,006 miles

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

windscreen has small chip

Pass 1 Feb 2008 76,123 miles

Centre Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Fuel pipe/s corroded

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

Fail 30 Jan 2008 76,080 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Headlamp insecure (1.7.3)

Centre Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Fuel pipe/s corroded

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

Pass 18 Jan 2007 64,558 miles
Pass 19 Jan 2006 55,236 miles

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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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W611 CHJ is a 2000 BMW M5 in Blue with a 4,941cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 25 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

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 W611 CHJ, 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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W611 CHJ is a 2000 BMW M5, first registered on 1 April 2000.

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