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X816 LGW

2000 BMW M5

Blue Petrol 4912cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires8 Apr 2027
Tests25 (21 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate84%

Mileage

94,619 mi
Last recorded94,619 miles
Recorded on9 Apr 2026
Typical for 2000 BMW M5102,280 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationX816 LGW
MakeBMW
ModelM5
Year2000
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine4,912cc

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MOT History

21 pass 4 fail
Pass 9 Apr 2026 94,619 miles
Pass 7 Apr 2025 93,325 miles
Pass 9 Apr 2024 91,653 miles
Pass 12 Jan 2023 89,960 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material front to rear (1.1.11 (c))

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material rear axle pipes (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material to hose (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material to hose (1.1.11 (c))

o/s and n/s inner sills slight corrosion

Pass 13 Jan 2022 87,512 miles

Central Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material both (1.1.11 (c))

Central Fuel Pipe/s corroded both ()

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

Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

under trays fitted

Fail 12 Jan 2022 87,512 miles

Offside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Central Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material both (1.1.11 (c))

Central Fuel Pipe/s corroded both ()

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

Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

under trays fitted

Pass 13 Jan 2021 85,735 miles
Pass 6 Jul 2019 82,816 miles
Pass 8 Jun 2018 80,098 miles

Fuel Pipe/s corroded ()

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

Pass 19 Jun 2017 76,684 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 18 Jun 2016 74,323 miles
Pass 21 May 2015 71,080 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

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

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Fail 20 May 2015 71,080 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

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

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 7 Jun 2014 68,906 miles
Pass 4 Jul 2013 65,568 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Fuel pipe/s corroded

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Fail 3 Jul 2013 65,562 miles

Nearside Rear Mechanical brake component has restricted free movement (3.5.1k)

Offside Rear Mechanical brake component has restricted free movement (3.5.1k)

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

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Fuel pipe/s corroded

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 18 Jul 2012 60,590 miles
Pass 2 Dec 2011 57,032 miles

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

possible oil leak from rear diff

Pass 1 Dec 2010 49,608 miles
Pass 2 Dec 2009 42,087 miles

Rear brake discs corroding

Slight oil leak on rear diff

Slight play in steering rack joints

Pass 5 Dec 2008 40,548 miles
Fail 2 Dec 2008 40,539 miles

Nearside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Offside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar attachment bracket/mounting damaged and its strength is seriously reduced (2.4.G.1)

Pass 6 Dec 2007 38,691 miles

Nail in nearside rear tyre

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

Pass 27 Nov 2006 35,318 miles
Pass 3 Dec 2005 31,379 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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X816 LGW is a 2000 BMW M5 in Blue with a 4,912cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 25 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 84%.

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 X816 LGW, 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 X816 LGW registered?

X816 LGW is a 2000 BMW M5, first registered on 4 December 2000.

Is X816 LGW safe to buy?

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