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X218 FDD

2000 BMW M5

Black Petrol 4941cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires19 Dec 2026
Tests24 (21 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate87.5%

Mileage

85,728 mi
Last recorded85,728 miles
Recorded on12 Dec 2025
Typical for 2000 BMW M5102,280 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationX218 FDD
MakeBMW
ModelM5
Year2000
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine4,941cc

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MOT History

21 pass 3 fail
Pass 12 Dec 2025 85,728 miles
Pass 5 Dec 2024 84,199 miles
Pass 30 Nov 2023 82,948 miles
Pass 5 Dec 2022 80,999 miles
Pass 4 Dec 2021 79,633 miles
Pass 20 Nov 2020 78,746 miles
Pass 29 Nov 2019 76,414 miles
Pass 20 Dec 2018 76,053 miles

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Nearside Steering linkage ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Pass 16 Aug 2017 74,127 miles
Fail 16 Aug 2017 74,127 miles

Nearside Rear Lower Suspension arm has excessive play in a pin/bearing Rose joint (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Lower Suspension arm has excessive play in a pin/bearing Rose joint (2.4.G.2)

Pass 22 Jul 2016 72,184 miles
Fail 18 Jul 2016 72,102 miles

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

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

Pass 4 Aug 2015 68,943 miles
Pass 16 Jul 2014 67,889 miles
Pass 15 Jul 2013 64,252 miles

Offside Front Seat belt stitching slightly frayed (5.2.2b)

Pass 16 Jul 2012 62,131 miles

Nearside Rear Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Rear Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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

Fail 18 Jul 2011 58,004 miles

Centre Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 18 Jul 2011 58,004 miles
Pass 19 Jul 2010 55,731 miles
Pass 4 Aug 2009 51,779 miles

Nearside Rear Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Pass 23 Jul 2008 48,299 miles

Nearside Rear Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Pass 26 Jul 2007 44,086 miles

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

Pass 15 Aug 2006 40,795 miles

Offside Rear Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Pass 8 Sep 2005 38,311 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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X218 FDD is a 2000 BMW M5 in Black with a 4,941cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 24 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 87.5%.

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 X218 FDD, 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 X218 FDD registered?

X218 FDD is a 2000 BMW M5, first registered on 28 September 2000.

Is X218 FDD safe to buy?

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