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W72 OGF

2000 BMW M5

Blue Petrol 4941cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires18 Dec 2023
Tests20 (18 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate90%

Mileage

149,883 mi
Last recorded149,883 miles
Recorded on30 Nov 2023
Typical for 2000 BMW M5102,280 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationW72 OGF
MakeBMW
ModelM5
Year2000
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine4,941cc

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MOT History

18 pass 2 fail
Fail 30 Nov 2023 149,883 miles

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

Nearside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced inner sill back (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced outer sill at jacking point (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt transverse arm outer boot (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Nearside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced center floor to sill (7.1.1 (a) (i))

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

Offside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced inner sill back (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced outer sill at jacking point (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt transverse arm outer boot (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced center floor to sill (7.1.1 (a) (i))

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

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both inner slight pitted and not wearing outer edge (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Front outer sill at jacking point corroded not within 30cm

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge center near2mm (5.2.3 (e))

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

Offside Front Road wheel slightly distorted inner rim (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing perish and worn inner (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Front height or level sensor broken

Offside Front outer sill at jacking point corroded at jacking point not within 30cm

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge center near 2mm (5.2.3 (e))

Rear Oil leak, but not excessive diff (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 26 Nov 2022 149,666 miles
Pass 10 Dec 2021 149,427 miles
Pass 10 Dec 2020 149,045 miles
Pass 7 Dec 2019 148,630 miles
Pass 8 Dec 2018 147,433 miles
Pass 1 Dec 2017 146,476 miles
Pass 3 Dec 2016 144,738 miles
Pass 5 Dec 2015 142,516 miles

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

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

Pass 2 Dec 2014 139,806 miles
Pass 19 Dec 2013 135,338 miles
Pass 8 Oct 2012 130,968 miles
Pass 24 Oct 2011 125,485 miles

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

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

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

Pass 22 Oct 2010 121,111 miles

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

Offside Rear Suspension arm synthetic bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Pass 27 Oct 2009 113,008 miles

Offside Rear Suspension arm synthetic bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Pass 23 Oct 2008 105,520 miles

Offside Rear Suspension arm synthetic bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Pass 31 Oct 2007 98,628 miles
Pass 19 Jan 2007 90,630 miles
Pass 12 Aug 2005 70,993 miles
Fail 10 Aug 2005 70,992 miles

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

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar attachment bracket/mounting insecure (2.4.G.1)

Offside Rear Brake hose excessively chafed (3.6.B.4d)

Offside Rear Tie bar/rod insecure (2.4.G.1)

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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W72 OGF is a 2000 BMW M5 in Blue with a 4,941cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 90%.

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 W72 OGF, 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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W72 OGF is a 2000 BMW M5, first registered on 30 March 2000.

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