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W87 RGC

2000 BMW M5

Blue Petrol 4941cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires12 Nov 2013
Tests11 (7 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate63.6%

Mileage

165,659 mi
Last recorded165,659 miles
Recorded on2 Nov 2012
Typical for 2000 BMW M5102,280 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationW87 RGC
MakeBMW
ModelM5
Year2000
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine4,941cc

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MOT History

7 pass 4 fail
Pass 2 Nov 2012 165,659 miles

2x exhaust pipe cut off before entering the back boxes

rear diff leaking

Pass 9 Nov 2011 158,797 miles
Fail 12 Nov 2010 153,825 miles

Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 12 Nov 2010 153,825 miles
Pass 13 Nov 2009 140,858 miles

under engine panel fitted

Fail 12 Nov 2009 140,858 miles

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

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

under engine panel fitted

Pass 6 Sep 2008 122,440 miles
Fail 1 Sep 2008 122,433 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

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

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

Pass 4 Sep 2007 104,941 miles
Fail 4 Sep 2007 104,941 miles

Offside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 4 Sep 2006 88,227 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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W87 RGC is a 2000 BMW M5 in Blue with a 4,941cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 63.6%.

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 W87 RGC, 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 W87 RGC registered?

W87 RGC is a 2000 BMW M5, first registered on 9 March 2000.

Is W87 RGC safe to buy?

The MOT history for W87 RGC shows 11 tests with a 63.6% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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