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M500 WBC

2001 BMW M5

Red Petrol 4941cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires30 Sep 2026
Tests23 (20 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate87%

Mileage

50,635 mi
Last recorded50,635 miles
Recorded on1 Oct 2025
Typical for 2001 BMW M593,301 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

20 pass 3 fail
Pass 1 Oct 2025 50,635 miles

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

Pass 10 Mar 2025 50,562 miles

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Rear Upper Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Pass 11 Mar 2024 50,492 miles

Offside Rear Upper Suspension component ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Pass 1 Mar 2023 50,307 miles
Pass 9 Mar 2022 50,256 miles
Pass 17 Mar 2021 50,187 miles

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

Fail 8 Mar 2021 50,182 miles

Nearside Rear Other passenger door cannot be opened from outside the vehicle (6.2.3 (a))

Nearside Rear Upper Suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Nearside Rear door not opening from inside

Oil leak, but not excessive rear differential (8.4.1 (a) (i))

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

Pass 10 Feb 2020 50,100 miles
Pass 27 Feb 2019 50,074 miles
Pass 24 Mar 2017 50,054 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 17 Feb 2016 50,037 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 23 Feb 2015 49,981 miles
Fail 17 Feb 2015 49,981 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 25 Feb 2014 49,865 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 13 Feb 2013 49,498 miles
Pass 13 Feb 2012 49,319 miles
Pass 11 Feb 2011 48,880 miles

some wear to rear tyres.

Pass 17 Feb 2010 47,046 miles
Pass 25 Feb 2009 43,777 miles
Pass 5 Mar 2008 38,650 miles
Pass 6 Jul 2007 35,209 miles
Fail 6 Jul 2007 35,209 miles

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

Pass 9 Feb 2006 28,474 miles

n/s/r tyre small cut in tread

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 WBC is a 2001 BMW M5 in Red with a 4,941cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 87%.

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 WBC, 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

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What year was M500 WBC registered?

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

Is M500 WBC safe to buy?

The MOT history for M500 WBC shows 23 tests with a 87% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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