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X89 FKL

2000 BMW M5

Black Petrol 4941cc
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MOT Status

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

Mileage

104,246 mi
Last recorded104,246 miles
Recorded on27 Mar 2026
Typical for 2000 BMW M5102,280 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationX89 FKL
MakeBMW
ModelM5
Year2000
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine4,941cc

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MOT History

21 pass 3 fail
Pass 27 Mar 2026 104,246 miles
Pass 12 Feb 2025 102,791 miles
Pass 22 Apr 2024 99,519 miles
Pass 5 Apr 2023 97,000 miles
Pass 8 Apr 2022 94,850 miles
Pass 14 Apr 2021 92,613 miles

Fuel Pipe/s corroded front to rear ()

Rear headlight leveling arm corroded

Fail 7 Apr 2021 92,612 miles

Nearside Rear Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

Pass 24 Mar 2020 90,605 miles

Nearside Rear Lower Suspension component ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated Outer hub joint. (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Pass 30 Mar 2019 86,148 miles
Pass 29 Mar 2018 84,285 miles
Pass 5 Apr 2017 82,839 miles
Pass 11 Apr 2016 80,784 miles

Nearside Front Upper Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Rear Upper Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint dog leg (2.4.G.2)

Pass 8 Apr 2015 77,189 miles
Pass 14 Apr 2014 71,728 miles

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

Offside Rear Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bearing (2.4.G.2)

Fail 14 Apr 2014 71,728 miles

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

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Rear Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bearing (2.4.G.2)

Pass 17 Apr 2013 68,199 miles

Front tyres wearing on outer edges

Fuel pipe/s corroded

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

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 24 Apr 2012 65,656 miles

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

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

Pass 23 Mar 2011 63,714 miles

Metal brake pipes starting to corrode

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

Slight play noted in O/S/R Suspension linkage

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 17 Mar 2010 60,032 miles
Pass 12 Mar 2009 55,306 miles

Offside Front Ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Pass 27 Mar 2008 48,773 miles
Pass 31 Mar 2007 47,744 miles
Pass 17 Mar 2006 43,916 miles
Fail 28 Feb 2006 43,842 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

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

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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X89 FKL is a 2000 BMW M5 in Black 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 X89 FKL, 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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X89 FKL is a 2000 BMW M5, first registered on 13 December 2000.

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