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W716 SWP

2000 BMW M5

Blue Petrol 4941cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires23 Dec 2025
Tests22 (19 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate86.4%

Mileage

112,664 mi
Last recorded112,664 miles
Recorded on24 Dec 2024
Typical for 2000 BMW M5102,280 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationW716 SWP
MakeBMW
ModelM5
Year2000
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine4,941cc

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MOT History

19 pass 3 fail
Pass 24 Dec 2024 112,664 miles

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

Pass 23 Nov 2023 111,949 miles
Pass 16 Nov 2022 110,949 miles

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

Fuel Pipe/s corroded ()

Pass 15 Nov 2021 109,794 miles

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

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

Pass 19 Nov 2020 108,711 miles

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

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

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

Pass 14 May 2019 107,486 miles
Pass 14 Apr 2018 106,027 miles
Pass 8 Apr 2017 103,429 miles

Fuel Pipe/s corroded ()

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit 2mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front metal brake pipe rusty

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit 3mm (4.1.E.1)

eml light on

Pass 15 Apr 2016 100,764 miles

Front Exhaust brackets corroded

Fail 5 Apr 2016 100,723 miles

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

Front Exhaust brackets corroded

Pass 5 Mar 2015 98,471 miles
Pass 3 Mar 2014 90,362 miles
Pass 11 Mar 2013 82,783 miles

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

Pass 13 Mar 2012 76,275 miles

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

Fail 13 Mar 2012 76,275 miles

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

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

Fail 15 Mar 2011 70,517 miles

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 15 Mar 2011 70,517 miles
Pass 16 Mar 2010 68,220 miles
Pass 13 Mar 2009 61,532 miles
Pass 13 Mar 2008 49,689 miles
Pass 26 Mar 2007 36,796 miles
Pass 23 Mar 2006 23,281 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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W716 SWP 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 86.4%.

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 W716 SWP, 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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What year was W716 SWP registered?

W716 SWP is a 2000 BMW M5, first registered on 23 June 2000.

Is W716 SWP safe to buy?

The MOT history for W716 SWP shows 22 tests with a 86.4% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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