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M50 OOX

2001 BMW M5

Black Petrol 4941cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires12 Oct 2015
Tests10 (8 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

131,203 mi
Last recorded131,203 miles
Recorded on13 Oct 2014
Typical for 2001 BMW M593,301 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

8 pass 2 fail
Pass 13 Oct 2014 131,203 miles

Nearside Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

light surface rust on all brake discs

Pass 2 Jul 2013 128,338 miles

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

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Wiperblades slightly deteriorated .

Fail 1 Jul 2013 128,338 miles

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

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

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Wiperblades slightly deteriorated .

Pass 31 May 2012 127,150 miles

Oil leak

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

Fail 18 Jun 2011 125,420 miles

Front Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Pass 18 Jun 2011 125,420 miles

Front Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Pass 4 Feb 2010 116,703 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.2b)

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.2b)

Pass 12 Feb 2009 102,589 miles

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

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

Pass 26 Feb 2008 88,700 miles

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

Pass 20 Feb 2007 71,972 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 OOX is a 2001 BMW M5 in Black with a 4,941cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

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 OOX, 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 OOX registered?

M50 OOX is a 2001 BMW M5, first registered on 22 June 2001.

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