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M5 BTK

2001 BMW M5

Black Petrol 4941cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires8 Jun 2026
Tests25 (20 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

95,775 mi
Last recorded95,775 miles
Recorded on9 Jun 2025
Typical for 2001 BMW M593,301 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

20 pass 5 fail
Pass 9 Jun 2025 95,775 miles

Nearside Rear Inner Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened face (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Inner Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened face (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Fail 5 Jun 2025 95,766 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (1.6 (b))

Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Stop lamp(s) all not working (4.3.1 (a) (iii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 3 Nov 2023 95,590 miles
Pass 21 Oct 2022 95,519 miles

Fuel Pipe/s corroded ()

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

Pass 19 Oct 2021 95,306 miles
Pass 9 Oct 2020 94,839 miles
Pass 8 Oct 2019 94,508 miles
Pass 1 Oct 2018 93,405 miles
Pass 28 Sep 2017 91,966 miles
Pass 29 Sep 2016 89,743 miles
Pass 29 Sep 2015 87,162 miles

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

Pass 29 Sep 2014 84,877 miles

possible oil leak on rear transmission system

Fail 29 Sep 2014 84,877 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 hydrocarbon content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

possible oil leak on rear transmission system

Pass 5 Apr 2013 82,008 miles
Pass 3 Apr 2012 75,373 miles
Fail 29 Mar 2012 75,358 miles

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)

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

Pass 21 Mar 2011 71,973 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 12 Mar 2011 71,938 miles

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

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

Pass 2 Mar 2010 65,345 miles
Pass 28 Sep 2009 61,163 miles
Pass 29 Sep 2008 51,453 miles

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

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

Fail 29 Sep 2008 51,453 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

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

Pass 5 Sep 2007 46,871 miles

Nail in nearside rear tyre

rear propshaft coupling insucure

wiper blades gone hard and only just clearing screen

Pass 15 Sep 2006 38,878 miles
Pass 18 Jul 2006 38,663 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 BTK is a 2001 BMW M5 in Black with a 4,941cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 25 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

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 BTK, 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 BTK registered?

M5 BTK is a 2001 BMW M5, first registered on 1 September 2001.

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