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ExpiredMileage
85,808 miBelow or average mileage for this year
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corrosion to sills at rear
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
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
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
Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material various (1.1.11 (c))
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))
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))
Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
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.
Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
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
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
How Reliable is the BMW M5?
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Top MOT Failure Points
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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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X397 NHJ is a 2000 BMW M5, first registered on 1 September 2000.
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