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M5 DKO

2001 BMW M5

Blue Petrol 4941cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires19 Feb 2027
Tests23 (20 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate87%

Mileage

165,838 mi
Last recorded165,838 miles
Recorded on18 Feb 2026
Typical for 2001 BMW M593,301 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

20 pass 3 fail
Pass 18 Feb 2026 165,838 miles

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Nearside Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

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

Nearside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Side repeater slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

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

Pass 20 Feb 2025 164,972 miles

Nearside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Offside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Pass 8 Jun 2023 164,830 miles

Nearside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Offside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Pass 22 Jun 2022 164,465 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 28 Jun 2021 163,521 miles

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

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

Offside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Pass 25 Jun 2020 159,108 miles

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Offside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

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

Rear both rear wheel arch liners loose

Pass 23 Feb 2019 151,365 miles

engine covers and under-trays fitted

nearside and offside outer sills/wheel arches rusty

outer sill covers fitted

slight play in nearside rear anti roll bar link

Fail 16 Feb 2019 151,361 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play unable to test offside front steering and suspension properly due to track rod end (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Anti-roll bar attachment bracket/mounting fractured offside rear anti roll bar mounting bracket (5.3.3 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

engine covers and under-trays fitted

nearside and offside outer sills/wheel arches rusty

outer sill covers fitted

slight play in nearside rear anti roll bar link

Pass 15 Feb 2018 143,645 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)

Offside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

Oil leak rear diff ()

Vehicle structure has slight corrosion offside rear inner sill/jacking point corroded (6.1.B.2)

engine management light on

Pass 16 Jan 2017 141,433 miles

Vehicle structure has slight corrosion offside rear sill/jacking point (6.1.B.2)

Fail 5 Jan 2017 141,427 miles

Nearside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Vehicle structure has slight corrosion offside rear sill/jacking point (6.1.B.2)

Pass 12 Oct 2015 139,296 miles

Nearside Rear tyre has nail in tread

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

engine noisy on start up

Pass 6 Oct 2014 135,891 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Nearside Front front brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)

Offside Front front brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)

Offside Rear front brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)

Offside Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1a)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 18 Oct 2013 129,379 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 13 Dec 2012 121,842 miles
Pass 12 Dec 2011 108,890 miles

Fuel pipe/s corroded

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

Pass 15 Dec 2010 99,585 miles

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

Pass 11 Dec 2009 92,703 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)

Pass 2 Dec 2008 87,653 miles
Pass 30 Nov 2007 85,050 miles
Fail 30 Nov 2007 85,050 miles

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

Pass 20 Nov 2006 80,225 miles
Pass 22 Nov 2005 73,978 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 DKO 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 87%.

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 DKO, 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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M5 DKO is a 2001 BMW M5, first registered on 5 January 2001.

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