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X228 JVT

2000 BMW M5

Black Petrol 4941cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires17 Jan 2013
Tests8 (7 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate87.5%

Mileage

132,613 mi
Last recorded132,613 miles
Recorded on28 Dec 2011
Typical for 2000 BMW M5102,280 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationX228 JVT
MakeBMW
ModelM5
Year2000
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine4,941cc

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MOT History

7 pass 1 fail
Pass 28 Dec 2011 132,613 miles

Nearside Rear Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Rear Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

oil leak from diff area

Pass 30 Dec 2010 130,748 miles

Nearside Rear Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Pass 18 Jan 2010 128,248 miles

Engine management light on

Offside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Slight oil leak from rear axle/prop shaft

Pass 9 Jan 2009 121,130 miles

interior rear veiw mirror starting to deteriorate

Fail 8 Jan 2009 121,130 miles

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage fractured (2.4.G.1)

Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

interior rear veiw mirror starting to deteriorate

Pass 3 Jan 2008 111,227 miles

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

both front tyres close to legal limit

rear tyres close to legal limit

Pass 19 Dec 2006 101,602 miles
Pass 11 Jan 2006 92,121 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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X228 JVT is a 2000 BMW M5 in Black with a 4,941cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 8 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 X228 JVT, 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 X228 JVT registered?

X228 JVT is a 2000 BMW M5, first registered on 31 December 2000.

Is X228 JVT safe to buy?

The MOT history for X228 JVT shows 8 tests with a 87.5% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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