2000 BMW M5 4.9L Petrol · K155 ABE
2000 BMW M5 (4.9L, petrol). First registered 22 Mar 2000. Recorded mileage 108,927 miles. MOT expired on 28 Sept 2025.
- Make & Model
- BMW M5
- Year / Origin
- 2000 · Borehamwood
- Safety Recall
- Unknown
- MOT Status
- Expired on 28 Sept 2025
- Road Tax
- —
- Recorded Mileage
- 108,927 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- Check Required (Pre-Euro 4 Petrol)
- Fuel & Engine
- Petrol · 4.9L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
K155 ABE Key Findings
- 5 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT passed on 12/09/2024
- 108,927 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 1 historical MOT failure
- 3 defects noted at the latest MOT
- Recurring lighting items (2 mentions)
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
MOT Roadworthiness: Below Average
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Known faults for BMW M5
Our database tracks 4 specific mechanical faults and recurring failure patterns identified across UK MOT testing stations for this generation.
K155 ABE Mileage History
- 20/09/2021108,511 mi
- 29/09/2022108,786 mi+275 mi
- 18/09/2023108,880 mi+94 mi
- 18/09/2023108,880 mi
- 12/09/2024108,927 mi+47 mi
Average of roughly 140 miles per year across 5 recorded odometer readings.
K155 ABE MOT History
Interpretation generated from the recorded test data above — not an official DVSA statement and not a substitute for an independent inspection.
5 MOT tests are recorded for this 2000 BMW M5 (K155 ABE) between September 2021 and September 2024.
The record contains 4 passes and 1 failure.
The most recent test on 12 September 2024 was a pass, although the earlier record includes 1 failure that buyers may want to investigate.
Across all tests, the most frequently flagged areas are: Lighting (2 issues), Brakes (2 issues), Windscreen (1 issue). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.
In total 5 advisory notices are recorded. Advisories flag items that passed but may need attention before the next test; they are not evidence of how well the vehicle has been serviced.
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