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W806 YPX

2000 BMW M5

Silver Petrol 4941cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires25 Sep 2026
Tests26 (19 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate73.1%

Mileage

104,472 mi
Last recorded104,472 miles
Recorded on25 Sep 2025
Typical for 2000 BMW M5102,280 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationW806 YPX
MakeBMW
ModelM5
Year2000
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine4,941cc

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MOT History

19 pass 7 fail
Pass 25 Sep 2025 104,472 miles

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

Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material pipe situated above rear axle (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 26 Sep 2024 104,345 miles

Central Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material underside (1.1.11 (c))

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

Pass 17 Aug 2023 104,259 miles

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

Pass 18 Aug 2022 104,090 miles

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

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material located in front of back wheel mounted on inner sil (1.1.11 (c))

Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material both sides leading to flexible hoses (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 19 Aug 2021 103,782 miles

Oil leak, but not excessive differential pinion seal (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 15 Jun 2020 103,387 miles
Fail 15 Jun 2020 103,387 miles

Offside Rear Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 2 Nov 2018 101,498 miles
Pass 13 Oct 2017 98,457 miles
Pass 11 Oct 2016 91,568 miles
Pass 22 Oct 2015 85,255 miles

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

Fail 20 Oct 2015 85,255 miles

Nearside Rear Upper Suspension arm ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt from the rear the rear one (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Upper Suspension arm ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt from the rear the rear one (2.4.G.2)

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

Pass 9 Oct 2014 82,535 miles

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

offside front and both nearside tyres perished

Fail 8 Oct 2014 82,535 miles

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

Offside Front 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.C.1b)

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)

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

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

offside front and both nearside tyres perished

Pass 1 Nov 2013 76,797 miles

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

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

all four brake discs corroded

Fail 26 Oct 2013 76,721 miles

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

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

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

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

all four brake discs corroded

Pass 24 Oct 2012 71,130 miles
Fail 24 Oct 2012 71,130 miles

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

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 3 Oct 2011 64,563 miles

baby seat fitted to o/s/r seat

rear brake pads low and disc corroded

wipers smeary

Pass 4 Oct 2010 60,213 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

steering box damp

Pass 25 Sep 2009 56,384 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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

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

Fail 23 Sep 2009 56,384 miles

Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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

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

Pass 23 Oct 2008 53,116 miles
Pass 9 Oct 2007 49,279 miles
Pass 11 Oct 2006 45,500 miles
Fail 10 Oct 2006 45,500 miles

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage fractured (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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W806 YPX is a 2000 BMW M5 in Silver with a 4,941cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 26 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.1%.

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 W806 YPX, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was W806 YPX registered?

W806 YPX is a 2000 BMW M5, first registered on 20 July 2000.

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The MOT history for W806 YPX shows 26 tests with a 73.1% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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