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M50 XFG

2001 BMW M5

Green Petrol 4941cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires9 Nov 2023
Tests25 (16 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate64%

Mileage

136,096 mi
Last recorded136,096 miles
Recorded on10 Nov 2022
Typical for 2001 BMW M593,301 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationM50 XFG
MakeBMW
ModelM5
Year2001
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine4,941cc

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MOT History

16 pass 9 fail
Pass 10 Nov 2022 136,096 miles
Pass 27 Mar 2021 136,090 miles

Offside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Pass 1 Feb 2020 135,433 miles

Central Lower Fuel Pipe/s corroded ()

Fail 12 Sep 2019 135,429 miles

Offside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Service brake lagging in operation (1.2.1 (d))

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Both front to rear ,nearside and offside (1.1.11 (c))

E.M.L Warning on

Front Headlamps deteriorated

Nearside Non obligatory mirror damaged Deteriorated ()

Offside Front Obligatory mirror slightly damaged Deteriorated glass (3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Rear All direction indicators slightly discoloured Faded in colour (4.4.3 (a))

Side windows deteriorated glass

Pass 10 Sep 2018 133,473 miles

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

Nearside Non obligatory mirror damaged ()

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

Offside Obligatory mirror slightly damaged (3.3 (b) (i))

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Fail 10 Sep 2018 133,473 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Nearside Non obligatory mirror damaged ()

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

Offside Obligatory mirror slightly damaged (3.3 (b) (i))

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 11 Sep 2017 130,475 miles

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

Fail 5 Sep 2017 130,441 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

Offside Front Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint rear joint (2.5.B.1a)

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

Pass 30 Aug 2016 127,740 miles

Engine management light on

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

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

Offside Front suspension has slight play in a track control arm inner bush Rear (2.5.B.2b)

Fail 23 Aug 2016 127,740 miles

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Offside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Offside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed Severe cracking (4.1.D.1b)

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.C.1b)

Engine management light on

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

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

Offside Front suspension has slight play in a track control arm inner bush Rear (2.5.B.2b)

Pass 17 Sep 2015 123,293 miles

Engine Management Light stays on

Nearside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

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

Offside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Offside Rear tyre perishing /cracking within the tread

Fail 9 Sep 2015 123,226 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low and too far to the right. (1.8)

Offside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint front track control arm (2.4.G.2)

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

Engine Management Light stays on

Nearside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

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

Offside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Offside Rear tyre perishing /cracking within the tread

Pass 12 Sep 2014 119,985 miles
Fail 12 Sep 2014 119,985 miles

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

Pass 12 Sep 2013 116,665 miles
Pass 7 Sep 2012 113,139 miles

Nearside Front Upper Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

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

Pass 15 Sep 2011 110,301 miles

FRONT SUSPENTION POSITION SENSOR UNATTACHED, DUE TO BROKEN SECURING BRACKET

NEAR SIDE DOOR MIRROR GLASS DETERIORATED AND COULD CAUSE POOR VISABILITY

NEAR SIDE FRONT UPPER ANTI-ROLL BAR LINK RUBBER SPLIT

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

OIL LEAK FROM FRONT DIFFERENTAIL SEAL AND THROUGHING OIL OVER EXHAUST !

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Fail 13 Sep 2011 110,269 miles

Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content at idle excessive (7.3.D.4)

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

Pass 17 Sep 2010 107,233 miles
Fail 17 Sep 2010 107,229 miles

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

Front discs rusty

Pass 21 Sep 2009 103,921 miles

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

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

Fail 14 Sep 2009 103,859 miles

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar attachment bracket/mounting nut missing (2.4.G.1)

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

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

Pass 16 Sep 2008 98,834 miles
Pass 12 Sep 2007 84,071 miles
Pass 22 Sep 2006 69,520 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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 XFG is a 2001 BMW M5 in Green with a 4,941cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 25 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 64%.

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 XFG, 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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M50 XFG is a 2001 BMW M5, first registered on 1 March 2001.

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