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M500 PRS

2001 BMW M5

Red Petrol 4941cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires18 Apr 2026
Tests24 (18 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

156,701 mi
Last recorded156,701 miles
Recorded on19 Apr 2025
Typical for 2001 BMW M593,301 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationM500 PRS
MakeBMW
ModelM5
Year2001
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine4,941cc

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MOT History

18 pass 6 fail
Pass 19 Apr 2025 156,701 miles
Pass 8 Mar 2024 154,135 miles
Pass 29 Oct 2022 150,437 miles
Fail 6 Sep 2022 150,357 miles
Pass 4 Aug 2021 146,932 miles
Fail 3 Aug 2021 146,917 miles
Fail 2 Aug 2021 146,898 miles
Pass 19 May 2020
Pass 26 Sep 2018 141,201 miles
Pass 26 Oct 2017 140,936 miles
Pass 24 Oct 2016 137,156 miles
Fail 12 Oct 2016 137,121 miles

Nearside Front Inner Steering arm has relative movement at its fixings (2.2.B.1h)

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint rear of pair (2.4.G.2)

Pass 15 Sep 2015 132,579 miles
Pass 31 Mar 2014 117,600 miles
Pass 5 Jul 2013 109,259 miles

Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

front tyres worn on inner edges

Pass 20 Apr 2012 98,656 miles
Pass 1 Apr 2011 94,839 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Fail 28 Mar 2011 94,821 miles

Front registration plate character(s) incorrectly spaced (6.3.4a)

Offside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Rear registration plate character(s) incorrectly spaced (6.3.4a)

Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Pass 28 Jan 2010 92,596 miles
Pass 4 Dec 2008 88,664 miles
Pass 5 Dec 2007 83,714 miles
Pass 29 Nov 2006 69,151 miles
Fail 29 Nov 2006 69,151 miles

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

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

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Pass 1 Dec 2005 53,129 miles

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

centre rear brake light not conected

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 PRS is a 2001 BMW M5 in Red with a 4,941cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 24 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

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 PRS, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

How do I check the history of M500 PRS?

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What year was M500 PRS registered?

M500 PRS is a 2001 BMW M5, first registered on 1 March 2001.

Is M500 PRS safe to buy?

The MOT history for M500 PRS shows 24 tests with a 75% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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