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X516 DPN

2000 BMW M5

Blue Petrol 5000cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires25 Jun 2027
Tests22 (16 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate72.7%

Mileage

80,457 mi
Last recorded80,457 miles
Recorded on26 Jun 2026
Typical for 2000 BMW M5102,280 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationX516 DPN
MakeBMW
ModelM5
Year2000
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine5,000cc

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MOT History

16 pass 6 fail
Pass 26 Jun 2026 80,457 miles
Pass 4 May 2021 80,197 miles

VARIOUS OIL LEAKS

Pass 12 Apr 2019 79,611 miles

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Fail 6 Apr 2019 79,599 miles

Offside Rear Lower Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Lower Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 9 Dec 2017 79,062 miles

Fuel Pipe/s corroded

Nearside Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Offside Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

brake pipes corroded

covers & shields fitted unable to fully inspect components

front wipers smeary

oil leak

Fail 2 Dec 2017 79,029 miles

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

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

Fuel Pipe/s corroded

Nearside Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Offside Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

brake pipes corroded

covers & shields fitted unable to fully inspect components

front wipers smeary

oil leak

Pass 19 Nov 2016 78,503 miles

Nearside Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Offside Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Oil leak

covers & shields fitted

Pass 27 Nov 2015 75,286 miles
Pass 19 Nov 2014 69,450 miles
Fail 18 Nov 2014 69,436 miles

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Pass 28 Nov 2013 64,172 miles
Fail 25 Nov 2013 64,163 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 29 Oct 2013 64,027 miles

engine under tray fitted

Pass 28 Nov 2012 63,431 miles
Pass 16 Nov 2011 62,702 miles

n/s/f fog light glass cracked

strong advice both rear tyres wearing close to limit of 1,6mm

Pass 17 Dec 2010 58,787 miles

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

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

Offside Rear Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

Fail 17 Dec 2010 58,787 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

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

Offside Rear Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

Pass 15 Dec 2009 55,875 miles

Fuel pipe/s corroded

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

rear dif oil leak

Pass 15 Dec 2008 53,019 miles

management light on

Pass 20 Dec 2007 50,767 miles

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

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

Fail 8 Dec 2007 50,724 miles

Nearside Front brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h) DANGEROUS

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

Nearside Rear Brake hose excessively chafed (3.6.B.4d) DANGEROUS

Offside Front brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h) DANGEROUS

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

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

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

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

Pass 6 Dec 2006 48,742 miles

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.C.1b)

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

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

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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X516 DPN is a 2000 BMW M5 in Blue with a 5,000cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72.7%.

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 X516 DPN, 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 X516 DPN registered?

X516 DPN is a 2000 BMW M5, first registered on 1 December 2000.

Is X516 DPN safe to buy?

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