2000 BMW M5 4.9L Petrol · 25 TAN
2000 BMW M5 (4.9L, petrol). First registered 07 Sept 2000. Recorded mileage 146,174 miles. MOT valid until 04 Aug 2027. Currently declared SORN.
- Make & Model
- BMW M5
- Year / Origin
- 2000
- Safety Recall
- Unknown
- MOT Status
- Valid until 04 Aug 2027
- Road Tax
- SORN
- Recorded Mileage
- 146,174 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- Check Required (Pre-Euro 4 Petrol)
- Fuel & Engine
- Petrol · 4.9L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
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25 TAN Key Findings
- 5 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT passed on 06/08/2026
- 146,174 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 2 historical MOT failures
- 2 defects noted at the latest MOT
- Recurring brakes items (16 mentions)
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
25 TAN 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 (25 TAN) between March 2022 and August 2026.
The record contains 3 passes and 2 failures.
The most recent test on 06 August 2026 was a pass, although the earlier record includes 2 failures that buyers may want to investigate.
Across all tests, the most frequently flagged areas are: Brakes (16 issues), Lighting (9 issues), Tyres (6 issues). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.
In total 22 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.
Recorded failure items include: “Offside Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))”; “Front Headlamp not working on main beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))”; “Offside Front Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))”.
25 TAN Mileage History
- 21/03/2022141,734 mi
- 21/03/2022141,734 mi
- 10/05/2023142,997 mi+1,263 mi
- 24/06/2026146,163 mi+3,166 mi
- 06/08/2026146,174 mi+11 mi
Average of roughly 1,014 miles per year across 5 recorded odometer readings.
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Known faults for BMW M5
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MOT Roadworthiness: Below Average
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