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M50 WNU

2001 BMW M5

Blue Petrol 4941cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires31 Jul 2026
Tests23 (17 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate73.9%

Mileage

214,420 mi
Last recorded214,420 miles
Recorded on31 Jul 2025
Typical for 2001 BMW M593,301 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

17 pass 6 fail
Pass 31 Jul 2025 214,420 miles
Pass 1 Aug 2024 206,315 miles
Pass 15 Jul 2023 203,430 miles
Pass 7 Jul 2022 201,042 miles
Pass 28 Jun 2021 194,179 miles
Pass 2 Sep 2020 193,666 miles

Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))

Pass 10 Jul 2019 193,662 miles

Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))

Fail 8 Jul 2019 193,660 miles

Front Registration plate incorrect (0.1 (c))

Rear Registration plate incorrect (0.1 (c))

Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))

Pass 2 Jun 2017 193,342 miles

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)

Offside Rear Upper Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Fail 2 Jun 2017 193,342 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

Offside Headlamp aim too high and too far to the right. (1.8)

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

Offside Rear Upper Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Pass 23 Oct 2015 193,149 miles

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)

Offside Rear Upper Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Fail 24 Oct 2014 191,824 miles

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 24 Oct 2014 191,824 miles
Pass 28 Oct 2013 181,792 miles

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

Oil leak

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

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

Fail 28 Oct 2013 181,792 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

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

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

Oil leak

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

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

Pass 5 Jan 2012 158,888 miles

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)

engine managment light on

Pass 16 Dec 2010 132,479 miles
Pass 18 Dec 2009 115,984 miles

engine managment light staying on

Pass 1 Dec 2008 99,713 miles
Fail 25 Nov 2008 99,604 miles

Offside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

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

Pass 23 Oct 2007 84,947 miles
Fail 18 Oct 2007 84,858 miles

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

Steering column shaft has excessive end float (2.1.3)

Pass 17 Nov 2006 69,618 miles

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

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 WNU is a 2001 BMW M5 in Blue with a 4,941cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.9%.

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 a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

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 WNU, 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 WNU registered?

M50 WNU is a 2001 BMW M5, first registered on 5 November 2001.

Is M50 WNU safe to buy?

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