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M500 JHR

2001 BMW M5

Blue Petrol 4941cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires17 Feb 2027
Tests11 (10 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate90.9%

Mileage

72,022 mi
Last recorded72,022 miles
Recorded on18 Feb 2026
Typical for 2001 BMW M593,301 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationM500 JHR
MakeBMW
ModelM5
Year2001
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine4,941cc

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MOT History

10 pass 1 fail
Pass 18 Feb 2026 72,022 miles
Pass 4 Nov 2016 71,894 miles
Pass 13 Feb 2015 70,048 miles
Pass 15 Aug 2013 69,088 miles
Fail 15 Aug 2013 69,088 miles

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

Offside Front Headlamp levelling device obviously defective (1.7.2)

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

front brake pads getting low

Pass 19 Jul 2012 68,537 miles
Pass 6 Apr 2011 67,083 miles
Pass 8 Apr 2010 66,562 miles

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Nearside Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Offside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Offside Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Offside Rear Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Pass 2 Jun 2009 66,064 miles

Nearside Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Offside Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Pass 4 Apr 2008 65,184 miles

Nearside Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Offside Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

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

Pass 12 Mar 2007 64,778 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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M500 JHR is a 2001 BMW M5 in Blue with a 4,941cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 90.9%.

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 M500 JHR, 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 M500 JHR registered?

M500 JHR is a 2001 BMW M5, first registered on 28 March 2001.

Is M500 JHR safe to buy?

The MOT history for M500 JHR shows 11 tests with a 90.9% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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