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X598 AAL

2000 BMW M5

Black Petrol 4941cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires3 Oct 2014
Tests14 (9 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate64.3%

Mileage

117,758 mi
Last recorded117,758 miles
Recorded on16 Oct 2015
Typical for 2000 BMW M5102,280 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationX598 AAL
MakeBMW
ModelM5
Year2000
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine4,941cc

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MOT History

9 pass 5 fail
Fail 16 Oct 2015 117,758 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded from flexi to front (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded from flexi to front (3.6.B.2c)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Nearside Front Tie bar/rod has slight play in a ball joint drop link (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Rear Tie bar/rod has slight play in a ball joint drop linki (2.4.G.2)

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Pass 2 Oct 2013 165,607 miles

front exhaust bracket x2 broke

Fail 2 Oct 2013 165,607 miles

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

front exhaust bracket x2 broke

Pass 26 Sep 2012 156,805 miles
Pass 4 Oct 2011 148,667 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)

both exhaust front brackets broken with corrosion at one side

Pass 28 Sep 2010 143,073 miles
Fail 28 Sep 2010 143,073 miles

Nearside Headlamp excessively deteriorated so that the light output is severely reduced (1.7.5a)

Offside Headlamp excessively deteriorated so that the light output is severely reduced (1.7.5a)

Pass 2 Oct 2009 137,926 miles
Fail 1 Oct 2009 137,926 miles

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

Pass 20 Sep 2008 118,281 miles
Pass 21 Sep 2007 95,661 miles
Pass 15 Sep 2006 74,402 miles
Fail 12 Sep 2006 73,785 miles

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

Nearside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b) DANGEROUS

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

Offside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b) DANGEROUS

Pass 6 Sep 2005 46,207 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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X598 AAL is a 2000 BMW M5 in Black with a 4,941cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 64.3%.

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 X598 AAL, 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 X598 AAL registered?

X598 AAL is a 2000 BMW M5, first registered on 12 September 2000.

Is X598 AAL safe to buy?

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