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X425 UES

2000 BMW M5

Silver Petrol 4941cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires12 Nov 2026
Tests22 (15 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate68.2%

Mileage

80,530 mi
Last recorded80,530 miles
Recorded on13 Nov 2025
Typical for 2000 BMW M5102,280 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationX425 UES
MakeBMW
ModelM5
Year2000
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine4,941cc

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MOT History

15 pass 7 fail
Pass 13 Nov 2025 80,530 miles
Pass 18 Jan 2024 80,187 miles
Fail 17 Jan 2024 80,187 miles

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

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Pass 8 Nov 2022 80,176 miles
Fail 7 Nov 2022 80,176 miles

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint likely to become detached (5.3.4 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 23 Jun 2021 79,100 miles
Fail 7 May 2021 79,094 miles

Nearside Front Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Offside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

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

Pass 19 Dec 2018 78,655 miles
Pass 22 Dec 2017 77,827 miles
Fail 7 Dec 2017 77,826 miles

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

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

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 23 Jun 2014 77,345 miles
Pass 14 Jun 2013 76,302 miles

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

both front wipers torn on edges

both rear tyres cracking

Pass 11 Apr 2012 74,190 miles

Exhaust noisy (7.1.4)

Fail 6 Apr 2012 74,190 miles

Nearside Front Direction indicator insecure (1.4.A.2b)

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Exhaust noisy (7.1.4)

Pass 14 Jan 2011 71,108 miles
Pass 9 Dec 2009 65,424 miles
Pass 1 Dec 2008 57,951 miles

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

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

Pass 30 Nov 2007 47,241 miles
Pass 2 Nov 2006 44,651 miles
Fail 4 Oct 2006 43,707 miles

Nearside Front brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h)

Offside Front brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h)

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 24 Mar 2006 38,539 miles
Fail 22 Mar 2006 38,539 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar attachment bracket/mounting fractured (2.4.G.1)

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar worn but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

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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X425 UES is a 2000 BMW M5 in Silver with a 4,941cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68.2%.

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 X425 UES, 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 X425 UES registered?

X425 UES is a 2000 BMW M5, first registered on 9 November 2000.

Is X425 UES safe to buy?

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