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W785 DYG

2000 BMW M5

Blue Petrol 4941cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires23 Feb 2023
Tests16 (14 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate87.5%

Mileage

133,481 mi
Last recorded133,481 miles
Recorded on24 Feb 2022
Typical for 2000 BMW M5102,280 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationW785 DYG
MakeBMW
ModelM5
Year2000
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine4,941cc

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MOT History

14 pass 2 fail
Pass 24 Feb 2022 133,481 miles

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

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

Pass 16 Feb 2021 132,989 miles
Pass 7 Feb 2019 128,086 miles

Central Front Undertray not fully secure (8.1.1 (b) (i))

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

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread Cracked but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Nearside Fuel Pipe/s corroded Front to rear fuel pipe corroded ()

Nearside Rear Exhaust silencer slightly loose Clamp missing but silencer still secure (8.1.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive Nearside rear inner and outer sills corroded (5.3.6 (a) (i))

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

Offside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Offside Rear Exhaust silencer slightly loose Clamp missing but silencer still secure (8.1.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive Offside rear inner and outer sills corroded (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Pass 23 Feb 2018 119,177 miles

Nearside Fuel pipe slightly damaged Advise front to rear metal fuel pipe corroded (7.2.2)

Offside Rear Inner Body has slight corrosion inner sill panel (6.1.B.2)

Offside Rear Inner Body has slight corrosion inner sill panel (6.1.B.2)

Pass 11 Apr 2015 113,388 miles
Pass 5 Jun 2014 110,695 miles
Fail 31 May 2014 110,651 miles

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

Offside Headlamp cleaning device inoperative (1.7.2)

Fail 1 Aug 2013 106,324 miles

Offside Headlamp cleaning device inoperative (1.7.2)

Pass 23 May 2013 105,495 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 17 May 2012 101,313 miles
Pass 19 May 2011 97,183 miles
Pass 5 Jun 2010 91,815 miles
Pass 4 Jun 2009 85,488 miles

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

Pass 31 May 2008 81,005 miles
Pass 2 Jun 2007 76,590 miles

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

Offside Rear 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)

Pass 23 May 2006 72,029 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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W785 DYG is a 2000 BMW M5 in Blue with a 4,941cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 87.5%.

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 W785 DYG, 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 W785 DYG registered?

W785 DYG is a 2000 BMW M5, first registered on 9 March 2000.

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