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M50 GXM

2001 BMW M5

Blue Petrol 4941cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires29 Apr 2027
Tests25 (21 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate84%

Mileage

90,841 mi
Last recorded90,841 miles
Recorded on30 Apr 2026
Typical for 2001 BMW M593,301 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationM50 GXM
MakeBMW
ModelM5
Year2001
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine4,941cc

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MOT History

21 pass 4 fail
Pass 30 Apr 2026 90,841 miles
Pass 30 Apr 2025 89,972 miles

Covers fitted that mask some testable items

Pass 8 Jan 2024 89,344 miles

Covers fitted that mask testable items

Pass 14 Sep 2022 88,815 miles
Pass 31 Aug 2021 88,621 miles
Pass 29 Aug 2020 87,766 miles
Pass 24 Aug 2019 87,223 miles
Pass 31 Aug 2018 87,022 miles
Pass 19 Jun 2017 85,978 miles
Pass 7 Jun 2016 84,639 miles

Diff leaking oil

Engine covers fitted preventing full under bonnet inspection

Undertrays fitted preventing full underside inspection

Fail 26 May 2016 84,589 miles

Nearside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Offside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Diff leaking oil

Engine covers fitted preventing full under bonnet inspection

Undertrays fitted preventing full underside inspection

Pass 11 Jul 2015 82,417 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

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

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

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 8 Jul 2014 80,550 miles

1. Nearside front tyre has surface cuts to tread

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Fail 5 Jul 2014 80,482 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

1. Nearside front tyre has surface cuts to tread

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 17 Jul 2013 78,429 miles
Pass 23 May 2012 74,117 miles

front drag link bushes soft.

Anti-roll bar rubber mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

Pass 8 Jun 2011 66,646 miles

nearside front tyre damaged on inner sidewall

Fail 1 Jun 2011 66,634 miles

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

nearside front tyre damaged on inner sidewall

Pass 25 Mar 2011 65,831 miles
Fail 27 Mar 2010 61,062 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 27 Mar 2010 61,062 miles
Pass 4 Mar 2009 56,379 miles
Pass 5 Mar 2008 51,334 miles

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

Pass 26 Feb 2007 45,918 miles
Pass 18 Oct 2005 29,791 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 GXM is a 2001 BMW M5 in Blue with a 4,941cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 25 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 84%.

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 GXM, 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 GXM registered?

M50 GXM is a 2001 BMW M5, first registered on 16 May 2001.

Is M50 GXM safe to buy?

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