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W717 RLB

2000 BMW M5

Black Petrol 4941cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires19 Feb 2024
Tests24 (18 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

67,952 mi
Last recorded67,952 miles
Recorded on30 Jan 2023
Typical for 2000 BMW M5102,280 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationW717 RLB
MakeBMW
ModelM5
Year2000
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine4,941cc

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MOT History

18 pass 6 fail
Pass 30 Jan 2023 67,952 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

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

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

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

Offside Rear Upper Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Pass 17 Feb 2022 67,625 miles

Offside Front Fog light lens broken

Pass 19 Feb 2021 67,523 miles

Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Nearside Fuel pipe corroded

Pass 18 Feb 2020 67,419 miles

Both front b/discs getting abit corroded at inner face edges

Engine undertray area getting abit oily

Front Inner b/pads appear low and nearing limits of wear

Metal b/pipe at O/S/R end inner sill area beside fuel tank, starting to get abit corroded

Metal fuel pipe along N/S/R floor pan area, getting abit corroded

N/S/F wheel abit bent at inner rim area

O/S/F and O/S/R wheels starting to get abit bent at inner rim areas

O/S/F fog/spot light lens abit cracked

P/Brake efficiency low at 17% (16% = MINIMUM limit)

Fail 18 Feb 2020 67,419 miles

Offside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded at inner w/arch area (1.1.11 (c))

Both front b/discs getting abit corroded at inner face edges

Engine undertray area getting abit oily

Front Inner b/pads appear low and nearing limits of wear

Metal b/pipe at O/S/R end inner sill area beside fuel tank, starting to get abit corroded

Metal fuel pipe along N/S/R floor pan area, getting abit corroded

N/S/F wheel abit bent at inner rim area

O/S/F and O/S/R wheels starting to get abit bent at inner rim areas

O/S/F fog/spot light lens abit cracked

P/Brake efficiency low at 17% (16% = MINIMUM limit)

Pass 13 Feb 2019 67,251 miles

Front to rear metal b/pipe at O/S/R end inner sill corner, getting abit corroded slightly

Front to rear metal fuel pipe along N/S floor area, getting abit corroded

Front wheels starting to get abit bent at inner rim areas

O/S/F fog/spot light lens cracked

O/S/F metal b/pipe at inner w/arch end, abit corroded

P/Brake efficiency getting abit low at 18% (16% = MINIMUM limit)

Fail 12 Feb 2019 67,205 miles

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low Reflector inside H/Light unit loose (4.1.2 (a))

Front to rear metal b/pipe at O/S/R end inner sill corner, getting abit corroded slightly

Front to rear metal fuel pipe along N/S floor area, getting abit corroded

Front wheels starting to get abit bent at inner rim areas

O/S/F fog/spot light lens cracked

O/S/F metal b/pipe at inner w/arch end, abit corroded

P/Brake efficiency getting abit low at 18% (16% = MINIMUM limit)

Pass 20 Feb 2018 66,894 miles

front brake discs poor condition on inner edges

Fail 19 Feb 2018 66,864 miles

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

front brake discs poor condition on inner edges

Pass 9 Feb 2017 66,454 miles
Pass 9 Feb 2016 65,780 miles

Nearside Front Inner Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

Nearside Rear Upper Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Upper Suspension arm ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt rear (2.4.G.2)

Fail 29 Jan 2016 65,740 miles

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

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Nearside Front Inner Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

Nearside Rear Upper Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Upper Suspension arm ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt rear (2.4.G.2)

Pass 23 Jan 2015 64,517 miles

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Fail 23 Jan 2015 64,516 miles

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Pass 27 Jan 2014 62,737 miles

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

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

Pass 26 Jan 2013 61,470 miles
Pass 25 Jan 2012 59,458 miles

Nearside Front Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

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

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

oil level low

Pass 20 Jan 2011 56,074 miles
Fail 20 Jan 2011 56,073 miles

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Pass 19 Jan 2010 54,313 miles
Pass 13 Jan 2009 51,892 miles
Pass 14 Jan 2008 48,695 miles

Nearside Rear Upper Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Pass 16 Jan 2007 43,419 miles
Pass 11 Jan 2006 39,457 miles

Nearside Front Road wheel slightly damaged (4.2.A.1a)

Offside Front Road wheel slightly damaged (4.2.A.1a)

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

advise rear diff leaking oil †

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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W717 RLB is a 2000 BMW M5 in Black with a 4,941cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 24 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 W717 RLB, 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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W717 RLB is a 2000 BMW M5, first registered on 15 March 2000.

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