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M5 BHN

2001 BMW M5

Blue Petrol 4941cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires23 Apr 2027
Tests15 (14 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate93.3%

Mileage

68,747 mi
Last recorded68,747 miles
Recorded on16 Apr 2026
Typical for 2001 BMW M593,301 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationM5 BHN
MakeBMW
ModelM5
Year2001
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine4,941cc

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MOT History

14 pass 1 fail
Pass 16 Apr 2026 68,747 miles
Pass 24 Apr 2025 68,102 miles
Pass 22 Jun 2023 68,061 miles
Pass 5 Jul 2022 67,922 miles

Central Rear Upper Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Steering box has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.3 (a) (i))

Pass 14 Jul 2021 67,440 miles
Pass 16 Nov 2015 66,733 miles

Undercovers fitted.

Pass 20 Nov 2014 66,649 miles
Pass 22 Nov 2013 66,314 miles

Offside Rear Tyre Wearing On Inner Edges.

Pass 27 Nov 2012 64,753 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 11 Nov 2011 64,227 miles
Pass 15 Nov 2010 61,108 miles

Front brake discs corroded

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

Service brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.C.1a)

Pass 25 Nov 2009 56,510 miles

Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Pass 5 Nov 2008 50,785 miles
Pass 22 Nov 2007 46,107 miles
Fail 19 Nov 2007 45,944 miles

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

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 BHN is a 2001 BMW M5 in Blue with a 4,941cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 93.3%.

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 BHN, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was M5 BHN registered?

M5 BHN is a 2001 BMW M5, first registered on 12 March 2001.

Is M5 BHN safe to buy?

The MOT history for M5 BHN shows 15 tests with a 93.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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