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LG51 XLL

2001 BMW M5

Black Petrol 4941cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires3 Aug 2023
Tests18 (16 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate88.9%

Mileage

126,098 mi
Last recorded126,098 miles
Recorded on4 Aug 2022
Typical for 2001 BMW M593,301 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLG51 XLL
MakeBMW
ModelM5
Year2001
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine4,941cc

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MOT History

16 pass 2 fail
Pass 4 Aug 2022 126,098 miles

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

Front Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. nearside is slightly lagging (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge on limit - bald on the inner shoulder (5.2.3 (e))

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

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge on limit - bald on the inner shoulder (5.2.3 (e))

brake pedal has travel

fuel pipe corroding at nearside

parking brake lever has travel

Pass 8 Jun 2021 125,748 miles

Nearside Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

Pass 26 Feb 2020 125,376 miles
Pass 27 Feb 2019 124,842 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material offside front & nearside rear brake pipes corroding (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged outer side wall has cuts (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

centre fuel pipe corroding

parking brake has only just met the minimum requirements to pass 16%

Pass 24 Jan 2018 123,346 miles
Pass 20 Jan 2017 121,750 miles
Pass 27 Jan 2016 120,730 miles
Pass 19 Dec 2014 117,674 miles
Pass 12 Sep 2013 113,504 miles
Pass 31 Aug 2012 109,586 miles

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

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

advise to improve handbrake

engine light on

exhaust bracket broken

Pass 10 Aug 2011 103,268 miles
Pass 2 Aug 2010 95,332 miles

advise to improve and adjust performnce of rear handbrake.

Pass 10 Aug 2009 85,830 miles
Fail 31 Jul 2009 85,440 miles

Centre Rear Seat belt retracting mechanism defective (5.2.5b)

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar insecure (2.4.G.1)

Offside Rear Upper Suspension arm has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Pass 31 Jul 2008 74,699 miles
Pass 31 Jul 2007 70,530 miles
Fail 31 Jul 2007 70,530 miles

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar attachment bracket/mounting fractured (2.4.G.1)

Pass 7 Jan 2006 59,446 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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LG51 XLL is a 2001 BMW M5 in Black with a 4,941cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 88.9%.

Across all 2001 BMW M5 models, the average MOT pass rate is 78.3% with a typical mileage of 93,301 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 LG51 XLL, 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 25 years old, this BMW M5 is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

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What year was LG51 XLL registered?

LG51 XLL is a 2001 BMW M5, first registered on 31 October 2001.

Is LG51 XLL safe to buy?

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