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M5 FDK

2001 BMW M5

Black Petrol 4941cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires9 Jun 2025
Tests24 (16 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

134,996 mi
Last recorded134,996 miles
Recorded on10 Jun 2024
Typical for 2001 BMW M593,301 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

16 pass 8 fail
Pass 10 Jun 2024 134,996 miles
Pass 16 Sep 2022 134,882 miles
Pass 28 Jan 2020 134,783 miles

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 14 Dec 2018 134,345 miles
Pass 9 Jan 2018 134,059 miles
Pass 18 Nov 2016 132,205 miles
Fail 12 Nov 2016 132,197 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too far to the left (1.8)

Pass 4 Sep 2015 128,668 miles
Fail 4 Sep 2015 128,668 miles

Nearside Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

Fail 9 Aug 2014 127,550 miles

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

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

Pass 9 Aug 2014 127,550 miles

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

Pass 27 Jul 2013 125,272 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Fail 13 Jul 2013 125,225 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Front Electronic stability system component excessively damaged (3.4.2)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Pass 28 Jun 2012 121,994 miles
Fail 16 Jun 2012 121,713 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Pass 3 Jun 2011 118,281 miles

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

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

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

Fail 25 May 2011 118,193 miles

Offside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

Nearside Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

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

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

Fail 26 May 2010 116,021 miles

Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Pass 26 May 2010 116,021 miles
Pass 22 Apr 2009 114,096 miles
Pass 23 Apr 2008 109,964 miles

Front Trailing arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

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

Rear Trailing arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Pass 10 Jan 2007 96,608 miles
Fail 8 Jan 2007 96,608 miles

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

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Slight corrosion on metal fuel pipes

Windscreen washer jet output poor

Pass 13 Sep 2005 68,737 miles

handbrake close to limit 17%

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 FDK is a 2001 BMW M5 in Black with a 4,941cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 24 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 M5 FDK, 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 FDK registered?

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

Is M5 FDK safe to buy?

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