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W646 SKJ

2000 BMW M5

Red Petrol 4941cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires4 Nov 2025
Tests25 (17 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate68%

Mileage

125,182 mi
Last recorded125,182 miles
Recorded on7 Jan 2026
Typical for 2000 BMW M5102,280 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationW646 SKJ
MakeBMW
ModelM5
Year2000
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine4,941cc

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MOT History

17 pass 8 fail
Fail 7 Jan 2026 125,182 miles

Exhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c))

Exhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds manufacturer's specified limits (8.2.1.2 (a))

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength Inner & Outer Sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength Inner & Outer Sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

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

Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Front to back (1.1.11 (c))

Front and Rear brake discs have surface corrosion

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

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

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive Outer Sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

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

Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive Outer Sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

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

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

Pass 5 Nov 2024 123,284 miles

Offside front to rear brake pipe heavily greased

both outer sills rusty

rear brake discs rusty/pitted

Fail 30 Oct 2024 123,253 miles

Nearside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Obligatory mirror seriously damaged, affecting the rear view (3.3 (b) (ii))

Offside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

Offside front to rear brake pipe heavily greased

both outer sills rusty

rear brake discs rusty/pitted

Pass 8 Jun 2023 121,350 miles

Nearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material front to rear (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 10 Jun 2022 121,003 miles
Fail 9 Jun 2022 120,999 miles

Exhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c))

Exhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds manufacturer's specified limits (8.2.1.2 (a))

Exhaust carbon monoxide content at idle exceeds manufacturer's specified limits (8.2.1.2 (b))

Exhaust hydrocarbon content after 2nd fast idle exceeds manufacturer's specified limits (8.2.1.2 (a))

Pass 16 Dec 2020 120,824 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material both front (1.1.11 (c))

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases both central (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 13 Nov 2019 120,468 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material both front and o/s front to rear (1.1.11 (c))

n/s front to rear pipe very rusty/replace asap

rear discs rusty

Pass 26 Jun 2018 116,880 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material front to rear (1.1.11 (c))

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

Fail 19 Jun 2018 116,851 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material front to rear (1.1.11 (c))

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

Pass 15 Jun 2017 112,086 miles

Brake pipe slightly corroded both front and both front to rear (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Lower Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Pass 22 Jun 2016 102,953 miles

hand brake effort on minimum 16%

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

Brake pipe slightly corroded both front to rear border line (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases centre (7.1.2)

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

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

both head lights wet inside

Fail 21 Jun 2016 102,898 miles

Headlamp cleaning device obviously defective (1.7.2)

Offside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

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

Brake pipe slightly corroded both front to rear border line (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases centre (7.1.2)

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

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

both head lights wet inside

hand brake effort on minimum 16%

Pass 6 Jun 2015 92,301 miles

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

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

Pass 25 May 2014 81,300 miles

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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

Oil leak

Fail 20 May 2014 91,577 miles

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

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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

Oil leak

Pass 26 May 2013 70,383 miles

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

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

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

Fail 26 May 2013 70,383 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp does not illuminate (3.4.1b)

Nearside Front Direction indicator adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (1.4.A.2h)

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

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

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

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

Pass 24 May 2012 65,216 miles
Fail 23 May 2012 65,216 miles

Nearside front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Pass 18 May 2010 61,381 miles
Pass 20 May 2009 55,177 miles

Front wiper blades slight smearing

N/S/R Halfshaft oil seal slight leak

O/S/R and N/S/R shows some evidence of wheel rubbing on inner wheel arch lining.

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

Pass 30 Apr 2008 44,568 miles
Pass 12 Mar 2007 28,217 miles
Pass 6 Mar 2006 22,652 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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W646 SKJ is a 2000 BMW M5 in Red with a 4,941cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 25 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68%.

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 W646 SKJ, 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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W646 SKJ is a 2000 BMW M5, first registered on 21 March 2000.

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