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X397 NHJ

2000 BMW M5

Black Petrol 4941cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires22 Jan 2022
Tests21 (13 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate61.9%

Mileage

85,808 mi
Last recorded85,808 miles
Recorded on17 Oct 2022
Typical for 2000 BMW M5102,280 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationX397 NHJ
MakeBMW
ModelM5
Year2000
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine4,941cc

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MOT History

13 pass 8 fail
Fail 17 Oct 2022 85,808 miles
Pass 23 Jan 2021 84,744 miles

corrosion to sills at rear

Fail 22 Jan 2021 84,744 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose excessively twisted (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Nearside Headlamp light intensity severely reduced (4.1.4 (a))

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

corrosion to sills at rear

Pass 19 Jul 2019 78,665 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material front and rear various (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Rear sills/ sill lips corroded - sill covers fitted not allowing full inspection

Fail 13 Jul 2019 78,599 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material front and rear various (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge ON LIMIT (5.2.3 (e))

Rear sills/ sill lips corroded - sill covers fitted not allowing full inspection

Pass 23 Jul 2018 74,014 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material various (1.1.11 (c))

Fail 23 Jul 2018 74,014 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material various (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Headlamp aim too far to the right (4.1.2 (a))

Fail 29 Jun 2018 73,949 miles

Brake pipe excessively corroded front to rear and rear (1.1.11 (c))

Front Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Front Windscreen wiper not working (3.4 (a))

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

Pass 23 Jun 2017 70,343 miles

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

Fail 23 Jun 2017 70,343 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Fail 27 May 2017 70,314 miles

Nearside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Headlamp aim too low do not adjust (1.8)

Nearside Headlamp insecure reflector loose (1.7.3)

Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Offside Front Brake hose twisted (3.6.B.4c)

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

Offside Headlamp aim too low do not adjust (1.8)

Offside Headlamp insecure reflector loose (1.7.3)

Offside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Brake pipe slightly corroded 2x front to rear (3.6.B.2c)

Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

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

Nearside front brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)

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

Oil leak rear differential ()

excessive corrosion to front to rear fuel pipe.

Pass 20 Apr 2016 68,403 miles
Pass 21 Apr 2015 61,629 miles

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

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Pass 14 Mar 2014 60,831 miles
Pass 20 Dec 2012 58,351 miles
Fail 11 Feb 2011 53,603 miles

All valve stem's slightly perished

Condensation in N/S headlamp

N/S/R lower suspension arm, rear outer bush has play

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

O/S/R lower suspension arm, rear outer bush has play

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

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Tread starting to separate on both front tyres

Pass 11 Feb 2011 53,603 miles

All valve stem's slightly perished

Condensation in N/S headlamp

N/S/R lower suspension arm, rear outer bush has play

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

O/S/R lower suspension arm, rear outer bush has play

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

Tread starting to separate on both front tyres

Pass 22 Jan 2010 43,895 miles
Pass 16 May 2008 33,548 miles
Pass 18 Apr 2007 31,238 miles
Pass 5 Apr 2006 29,133 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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X397 NHJ 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 61.9%.

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 X397 NHJ, 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 X397 NHJ registered?

X397 NHJ is a 2000 BMW M5, first registered on 1 September 2000.

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