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M50 PPM

2001 BMW M5

Blue Petrol 4941cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires16 Oct 2026
Tests20 (17 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate85%

Mileage

131,361 mi
Last recorded131,361 miles
Recorded on17 Oct 2025
Typical for 2001 BMW M593,301 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

17 pass 3 fail
Pass 17 Oct 2025 131,361 miles
Pass 16 Sep 2024 128,478 miles
Pass 1 Sep 2023 126,703 miles
Pass 4 Jul 2022 124,021 miles

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

Pass 4 Jun 2021 122,281 miles
Fail 13 Nov 2019 122,221 miles

Nearside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced outer rear of sill (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Pass 5 Nov 2018 121,309 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2-3mm (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2-3mm (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 1 Nov 2017 119,714 miles

Nearside Front tyre worn inner/outer edges

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

Offside Front tyre worn inner/outer edges

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

Pass 20 Oct 2016 115,867 miles
Pass 19 Oct 2015 112,418 miles

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

Pass 16 Oct 2014 108,207 miles
Fail 15 Oct 2014 108,183 miles

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

Pass 26 Jul 2013 101,855 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 16 Jul 2012 94,894 miles
Pass 27 Apr 2011 87,678 miles

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

slight bulge in N/S/R outer tyre wall

Pass 8 Mar 2010 80,874 miles

Both front discs wearing thin and has small cracks

Pass 9 Mar 2009 72,604 miles
Pass 10 Jan 2008 66,640 miles
Fail 7 Jan 2008 66,640 miles

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

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

Pass 3 Oct 2006 56,871 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 PPM is a 2001 BMW M5 in Blue with a 4,941cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 85%.

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 PPM, 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 PPM registered?

M50 PPM is a 2001 BMW M5, first registered on 11 May 2001.

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