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W845 PCF

2000 BMW M5

Black Petrol 4941cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires19 Feb 2026
Tests23 (18 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate78.3%

Mileage

63,182 mi
Last recorded63,182 miles
Recorded on20 Feb 2025
Typical for 2000 BMW M5102,280 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationW845 PCF
MakeBMW
ModelM5
Year2000
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine4,941cc

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MOT History

18 pass 5 fail
Pass 20 Feb 2025 63,182 miles
Pass 26 Mar 2024 63,128 miles
Pass 10 Mar 2022 63,107 miles

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

Pass 6 Jul 2020 63,057 miles
Pass 20 May 2019 62,553 miles

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

Pass 23 May 2018 62,607 miles

Nearside Front tyre, slight wear to outer edge

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

Nearside Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

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

Pass 24 May 2017 62,174 miles
Pass 24 May 2016 62,054 miles

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

Fail 24 May 2016 62,054 miles

Battery insecure (1.9.1)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

Pass 8 May 2015 61,645 miles
Pass 1 Apr 2014 61,490 miles

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

Pass 4 Apr 2013 60,689 miles
Pass 10 Apr 2012 59,683 miles

Nearside rear hub carrier upper linkarm balljoint gaiter split.

Offside front direction indicator startimg to show white light.

Play in nearside rear hub carrier lower balljoint.

Rear brake pads low.

Fail 7 Apr 2012 59,683 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content at idle excessive (7.3.D.4)

Nearside rear hub carrier upper linkarm balljoint gaiter split.

Offside front direction indicator startimg to show white light.

Play in nearside rear hub carrier lower balljoint.

Rear brake pads low.

Fail 29 Mar 2012 59,664 miles

Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content at idle excessive (7.3.D.4)

Exhaust emissions hydrocarbon content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 7 Apr 2011 58,872 miles
Pass 21 Jun 2010 58,015 miles
Fail 15 Jun 2010 58,015 miles

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

Nearside Rear rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Offside Rear rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Pass 8 Apr 2009 57,631 miles

Nail in offside front tyre

Pass 14 Apr 2008 56,994 miles
Pass 5 Apr 2007 55,560 miles
Fail 3 Apr 2007 55,560 miles

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

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

Pass 5 Apr 2006 53,707 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.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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W845 PCF is a 2000 BMW M5 in Black with a 4,941cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 78.3%.

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 W845 PCF, 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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W845 PCF is a 2000 BMW M5, first registered on 31 March 2000.

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