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M50 GHB

2001 BMW M5

Black Petrol 4941cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires30 Apr 2027
Tests12 (10 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate83.3%

Mileage

132,554 mi
Last recorded132,554 miles
Recorded on29 Apr 2026
Typical for 2001 BMW M593,301 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationM50 GHB
MakeBMW
ModelM5
Year2001
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine4,941cc

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MOT History

10 pass 2 fail
Pass 29 Apr 2026 132,554 miles

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

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

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

Pass 1 May 2025 128,521 miles
Pass 23 Oct 2013 125,624 miles

Nail in nearside front tyre

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Pass 24 Oct 2012 117,800 miles

nearside front tyre worn on edges

play in nearside drag link ball joint

Pass 20 Oct 2011 109,895 miles
Fail 28 Sep 2011 109,718 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

offside rear tyre worn

rear brake pads worn low

Pass 10 Sep 2010 102,440 miles
Pass 20 Jul 2009 93,483 miles

offside front tyre wearing on outer edge

Pass 16 Jul 2008 85,549 miles
Fail 21 May 2008 84,775 miles

Nearside Front Road wheel bead rim badly distorted (4.2.A.1a)

Pass 12 Apr 2007 67,879 miles
Pass 10 Apr 2006 54,804 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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M50 GHB is a 2001 BMW M5 in Black with a 4,941cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 83.3%.

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 M50 GHB, 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 M50 GHB registered?

M50 GHB is a 2001 BMW M5, first registered on 2 March 2001.

Is M50 GHB safe to buy?

The MOT history for M50 GHB shows 12 tests with a 83.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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