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W999 MET

2000 BMW M5

Black Petrol 4941cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires6 May 2024
Tests21 (15 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

114,166 mi
Last recorded114,166 miles
Recorded on2 May 2023
Typical for 2000 BMW M5102,280 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationW999 MET
MakeBMW
ModelM5
Year2000
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine4,941cc

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MOT History

15 pass 6 fail
Pass 2 May 2023 114,166 miles

Nearside Outer Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive Sill area (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Outer Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive Sill area (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Pass 28 Apr 2022 111,166 miles

rust on both rear sills

Pass 17 Apr 2021 108,700 miles
Pass 7 May 2020 106,195 miles
Fail 7 May 2020 106,195 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Front Windscreen wiper not working (3.4 (a))

Pass 3 Oct 2018 192,346 miles

Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Fail 1 Oct 2018 192,345 miles

Exhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds manufacturer's specified limits (8.2.1.2 (a))

Nearside Rear Parking (secondary brake) on a single line braking system has inadequate effort at a wheel (1.3.1 (a) (i))

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Registration plate insecure (0.1 (a))

Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Pass 16 Oct 2017 189,980 miles

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

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

nearside front tyre in poor condition

Fail 14 Oct 2017 189,975 miles

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

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

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

Nearside Side repeater incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

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

nearside front tyre in poor condition

Pass 23 Sep 2016 185,687 miles

Rear Body has slight corrosion both sides rear sill (6.1.B.2)

Fail 21 Sep 2016 185,682 miles

Offside Rear rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Rear Body has slight corrosion both sides rear sill (6.1.B.2)

Pass 8 Nov 2014 178,500 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 10 Dec 2013 173,350 miles

Exhaust system corroded

Rear tyres worn on inner edges

Pass 17 Oct 2012 171,772 miles
Pass 5 Sep 2011 166,496 miles
Pass 14 Dec 2009 151,344 miles

engine oil level on minn/s/f exhaust bracket missing o/s/f rusted badly and become loose

Fail 14 Dec 2009 151,344 miles

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

Offside Front Headlamp not in good working order adversely affecting beam image (1.2.4a)

engine oil level on minn/s/f exhaust bracket missing o/s/f rusted badly and become loose

Fail 9 Dec 2009 151,333 miles

Nearside Front suspension has excessive movement at a wishbone pin or bush (2.5.A.1c)

Pass 18 Oct 2008 141,218 miles
Pass 6 Jun 2007 132,966 miles

Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Pass 11 Apr 2006 123,900 miles

rear suspension rear top link joints slight play

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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W999 MET is a 2000 BMW M5 in Black with a 4,941cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 71.4%.

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 W999 MET, 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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W999 MET is a 2000 BMW M5, first registered on 2 May 2000.

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