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X665 ABV

2000 BMW M5

Black Petrol 4941cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires31 Jan 2013
Tests11 (8 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate72.7%

Mileage

228,068 mi
Last recorded228,068 miles
Recorded on24 Jan 2012
Typical for 2000 BMW M5102,280 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationX665 ABV
MakeBMW
ModelM5
Year2000
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine4,941cc

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MOT History

8 pass 3 fail
Pass 24 Jan 2012 228,068 miles
Fail 16 Jan 2012 227,471 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Pass 14 Jan 2011 208,723 miles
Pass 19 Jan 2010 176,871 miles

Nearside Inner Front Lower Tie bar/rod rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Front Lower Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Offside Inner Front Lower Tie bar/rod rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

centre / rear floor exhaust heat shield insecure and resting on propshaft

Pass 14 Jan 2009 137,634 miles
Pass 1 Feb 2008 120,880 miles
Fail 30 Jan 2008 120,874 miles

Nearside Outer Rear Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

Pass 24 May 2007 114,221 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 22 Dec 2006 22,744 miles

Corrosion at rear of O/S front to back metal brake pipe

N/S front tyre worn on edges

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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

O/S front tyre worn severly on outer edge - Advise replacement ASAP

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

Fail 3 Jan 2006 89,353 miles

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

Pass 3 Jan 2006 89,353 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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X665 ABV is a 2000 BMW M5 in Black with a 4,941cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 11 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 X665 ABV, 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 X665 ABV registered?

X665 ABV is a 2000 BMW M5, first registered on 31 December 2000.

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