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W814 LBL

2000 BMW M5

Black Petrol 4941cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires28 Jan 2027
Tests27 (20 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate74.1%

Mileage

181,753 mi
Last recorded181,753 miles
Recorded on24 Jan 2026
Typical for 2000 BMW M5102,280 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationW814 LBL
MakeBMW
ModelM5
Year2000
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine4,941cc

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MOT History

20 pass 7 fail
Pass 24 Jan 2026 181,753 miles
Pass 4 Jan 2025 175,221 miles
Pass 20 Jan 2024 165,999 miles
Pass 21 Jan 2023 158,986 miles
Pass 21 Jan 2022 152,730 miles
Pass 29 Jan 2021 146,772 miles
Pass 24 Jan 2020 138,806 miles

Rear Upper Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated Both sides (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Fail 24 Jan 2020 138,804 miles

Exhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c))

Exhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds default limits (8.2.1.2 (b))

Rear Upper Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated Both sides (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Pass 26 Jan 2019 136,195 miles

undertrays fitted

Pass 31 Mar 2016 131,898 miles
Pass 4 Mar 2015 129,643 miles
Pass 12 Mar 2014 127,990 miles
Fail 11 Mar 2014 127,989 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 Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

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)

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

Pass 27 Feb 2013 125,828 miles
Pass 15 Dec 2011 118,964 miles

Rear Diff: oil leak.

Pass 7 Jan 2011 11,525 miles

Nearside Front Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

Nearside Rear Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

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)

o/side and n/side front brake disc worn and v/rusted

Pass 19 Oct 2009 107,529 miles

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

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

Fail 16 Oct 2009 107,529 miles

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low and too far to the right. (1.8)

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

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

Pass 25 Oct 2008 100,049 miles

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

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

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

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

Fail 17 Oct 2008 100,049 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (3.4.1c)

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

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

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

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

brake warning light on

Pass 24 Sep 2007 91,699 miles

N/R TYRE SIDE WALL

Fail 24 Sep 2007 91,699 miles

N/R TYRE SIDE WALL

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

Fail 24 Sep 2007 91,699 miles

N/R TYRE SIDE WALL

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

Pass 24 Sep 2007 91,699 miles

N/R TYRE SIDE WALL

Pass 1 Nov 2006 76,498 miles
Fail 30 Oct 2006 76,493 miles

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

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

Pass 27 Oct 2005 67,659 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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W814 LBL is a 2000 BMW M5 in Black with a 4,941cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 27 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 74.1%.

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 W814 LBL, 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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W814 LBL is a 2000 BMW M5, first registered on 24 March 2000.

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