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W805 ABA

2000 BMW M5

Black Petrol 4941cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires20 Dec 2026
Tests25 (16 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate64%

Mileage

161,849 mi
Last recorded161,849 miles
Recorded on19 Dec 2025
Typical for 2000 BMW M5102,280 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationW805 ABA
MakeBMW
ModelM5
Year2000
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine4,941cc

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MOT History

16 pass 9 fail
Pass 19 Dec 2025 161,849 miles

Both front tyres cracking within tread

Both headlight lenses deteriorated

Engine oil leaks

Offside inner steering arm slight play

Offside rear inner sidelight inop

One number plate light inop

Pass 19 Dec 2024 157,715 miles

Both headlight lenses deteriorated

Both rear tyres heavily cracked and perished, no visible cord

Fail 19 Dec 2024 157,715 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (1.6 (b))

Supplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault (7.1.6 (a))

Both headlight lenses deteriorated

Both rear tyres heavily cracked and perished, no visible cord

Pass 19 Dec 2023 157,129 miles

Minor oil leaks

Both rear tyres cracking on outer side walls, no visible cord

Both front tyres starting to crack within tread blocks

Both headlight lenses starting to deteriorate

Pass 21 Dec 2022 156,521 miles

Both headlight lenses starting to deteriorate

Nearside inner steering rack end slight play

Fail 20 Dec 2022 156,521 miles

Nearside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Supplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault (7.1.6 (a))

Both headlight lenses starting to deteriorate

Nearside inner steering rack end slight play

Pass 21 Dec 2021 155,633 miles
Fail 21 Dec 2021 155,633 miles

Supplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault (7.1.6 (a))

Pass 16 Dec 2020 154,282 miles

Both headlight lenses starting to deteriorate

Nearside front brake slightly binding

Pass 18 Dec 2019 151,553 miles

Offside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

Pass 21 Dec 2018 151,482 miles
Fail 21 Dec 2018 151,482 miles

Supplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault (7.1.6 (a))

Pass 7 Nov 2017 151,233 miles

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

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

Nearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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

Fail 6 Nov 2017 151,233 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim beam image kick up to the offside (1.8)

Nearside Front front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Offside Front Headlamp aim beam image kick up to the offside (1.8)

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

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

Nearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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

Pass 1 Nov 2016 149,201 miles
Pass 4 Nov 2015 146,782 miles

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Fail 3 Nov 2015 146,782 miles

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

Nearside Front Headlamp aim beam image kick up to the offside (1.8)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded Front to rear (3.6.B.2c)

Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Pass 7 Nov 2014 143,190 miles

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

Fail 5 Nov 2014 143,190 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim beam image kick up to the offside (1.8)

Offside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Offside Headlamp aim beam image kick up to the offside (1.8)

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

Pass 1 Nov 2013 141,047 miles

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

Fail 29 Oct 2013 141,047 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

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

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

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

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

Pass 25 Oct 2012 135,615 miles
Fail 25 Oct 2012 135,615 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

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

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

Pass 25 Oct 2011 131,726 miles

O/S HEADLIGHT UNIT SLIGHTLY DAMP INSIDE

Pass 1 Oct 2010 127,405 miles

BOTH REAR TYRES GETTING NEAR TO LIMITS

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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W805 ABA is a 2000 BMW M5 in Black with a 4,941cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 25 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 64%.

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 W805 ABA, 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 W805 ABA registered?

W805 ABA is a 2000 BMW M5, first registered on 31 December 2000.

Is W805 ABA safe to buy?

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