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X697 NKN

2000 BMW M5

Blue Petrol 4941cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires26 Jul 2027
Tests24 (21 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate87.5%

Mileage

126,562 mi
Last recorded126,562 miles
Recorded on3 Jul 2026
Typical for 2000 BMW M5102,280 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationX697 NKN
MakeBMW
ModelM5
Year2000
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine4,941cc

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MOT History

21 pass 3 fail
Pass 3 Jul 2026 126,562 miles

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Rear Differential leaking

Fail 3 Jul 2026 126,558 miles

Rear Registration plate does not conform to the specified requirements delamination of the number plate (0.1 (d))

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Rear Differential leaking

Pass 24 Jul 2025 125,187 miles

Nearside Rear Inner Sill corrosion

Offside Rear Inner Sill corrosion

Rear Differential oil leak

Fail 11 Jul 2025 125,164 miles

Headlamp levelling device inoperative (4.1.5 (a))

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Nearside Rear Inner Sill corrosion

Nearside Side repeater slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Rear Inner Sill corrosion

Offside Side repeater slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Rear Differential oil leak

Pass 8 Jul 2024 123,471 miles

Fluid leak, but not excessive diff (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 10 Jul 2023 121,357 miles
Pass 25 Jul 2022 119,264 miles

under trays

Pass 27 Jul 2021 116,949 miles

Nearside Fuel Pipe/s corroded

Pass 15 Jul 2020 115,313 miles

Nearside Non obligatory mirror damaged

Nearside Rear Outer Suspension arm ball joint has slight play upper (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Fail 10 Jul 2020 115,306 miles

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar attachment bracket/mounting fractured (5.3.3 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Non obligatory mirror damaged

Nearside Rear Outer Suspension arm ball joint has slight play upper (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 24 Jul 2019 113,041 miles
Pass 23 Jul 2018 110,317 miles
Pass 8 Jul 2017 106,056 miles
Pass 23 Jul 2016 100,607 miles
Pass 20 Jul 2015 95,047 miles
Pass 4 Jul 2014 88,710 miles
Pass 24 Jul 2013 84,546 miles

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

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

Pass 18 Jul 2012 79,644 miles
Pass 20 Jul 2011 74,598 miles
Pass 26 Jul 2010 69,205 miles
Pass 24 Jul 2009 64,087 miles

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

Offside Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Pass 16 Jul 2008 58,797 miles
Pass 10 Jul 2007 54,277 miles
Pass 31 Jan 2006 45,070 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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X697 NKN is a 2000 BMW M5 in Blue with a 4,941cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 24 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 87.5%.

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 performed better than the average for its year.

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 X697 NKN, 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 X697 NKN registered?

X697 NKN is a 2000 BMW M5, first registered on 31 December 2000.

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