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M5 AHD

2001 BMW M5

Black Petrol 4941cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires17 Aug 2023
Tests13 (11 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate84.6%

Mileage

88,355 mi
Last recorded88,355 miles
Recorded on18 Aug 2022
Typical for 2001 BMW M593,301 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationM5 AHD
MakeBMW
ModelM5
Year2001
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine4,941cc

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MOT History

11 pass 2 fail
Pass 18 Aug 2022 88,355 miles
Pass 23 Apr 2021 87,232 miles
Pass 17 Feb 2020 86,629 miles
Pass 7 Jan 2019 86,475 miles
Pass 18 Oct 2017 85,469 miles

Non obligatory mirror insecure

Offside Front Nail in tyre ()

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit cracking and perishing, and nail in tread (4.1.E.1)

parking brake requirements just met

Fail 11 Oct 2017 85,469 miles

Nearside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

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

Offside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

Non obligatory mirror insecure

Offside Front Nail in tyre ()

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit cracking and perishing, and nail in tread (4.1.E.1)

parking brake requirements just met

Pass 30 Dec 2010 85,299 miles
Pass 16 Dec 2009 80,847 miles

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

Pass 10 Dec 2008 74,134 miles
Fail 10 Dec 2008 74,134 miles

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

Offside Inner Rear Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear position lamp(s) adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (1.1.A.3f)

Pass 11 Dec 2007 65,433 miles
Pass 2 Dec 2006 58,613 miles
Pass 27 May 2005 44,374 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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M5 AHD is a 2001 BMW M5 in Black with a 4,941cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 84.6%.

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 M5 AHD, 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 M5 AHD registered?

M5 AHD is a 2001 BMW M5, first registered on 29 May 2001.

Is M5 AHD safe to buy?

The MOT history for M5 AHD shows 13 tests with a 84.6% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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