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W778 NLC

2000 BMW M5

Blue Petrol 4941cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires31 Oct 2020
Tests12 (10 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate83.3%

Mileage

135,931 mi
Last recorded135,931 miles
Recorded on1 Nov 2019
Typical for 2000 BMW M5102,280 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationW778 NLC
MakeBMW
ModelM5
Year2000
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine4,941cc

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MOT History

10 pass 2 fail
Pass 1 Nov 2019 135,931 miles
Fail 18 Apr 2017 135,930 miles

Nearside Rear Suspension arm has excessive play in a pin/bush bottom arm,outer bush - marked in yellow (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Offside Rear Suspension arm has excessive play in a pin/bush bottom arm,outer bush - marked yellow (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front lower arm,inner bush worn with slight play

bonnet catch in poor condition

crack in screen but not in eye view

Pass 13 Jul 2015 131,284 miles

rear axle seals weeping

both rear brake's slightly binding

front numbver plate in poor condition

front screen in poor condition

n/s/f anti rolll bar link,top ball joint jacket in poor condition

n/s/r tyre wearing on edge

o/s/f tyre starting to wear on edge

Fail 7 Jul 2015 131,233 miles

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

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Offside Front Front position lamp(s) adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (1.1.A.3f)

Offside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

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

both rear brake's slightly binding

front numbver plate in poor condition

front screen in poor condition

n/s/f anti rolll bar link,top ball joint jacket in poor condition

n/s/r tyre wearing on edge

o/s/f tyre starting to wear on edge

rear axle seals weeping

Pass 7 Jun 2014 122,788 miles
Pass 10 Apr 2013 119,863 miles

Offside 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 6 Jul 2011 116,657 miles

front number plate in poor condition

o/s/r tyre got small cut but no cords showing

o/s/r tyre just legal

Pass 8 Apr 2010 112,925 miles

near side front tyre worn on edges

Pass 30 Apr 2009 101,324 miles
Pass 11 Mar 2008 89,338 miles
Pass 7 Apr 2007 78,872 miles
Pass 23 Mar 2006 70,368 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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W778 NLC is a 2000 BMW M5 in Blue with a 4,941cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 83.3%.

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 W778 NLC, 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 W778 NLC registered?

W778 NLC is a 2000 BMW M5, first registered on 11 April 2000.

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