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M5 FDP

2001 BMW M5

Blue Petrol 4941cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires5 Jun 2026
Tests21 (19 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate90.5%

Mileage

123,141 mi
Last recorded123,141 miles
Recorded on30 May 2025
Typical for 2001 BMW M593,301 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

19 pass 2 fail
Pass 30 May 2025 123,141 miles
Pass 6 Jun 2024 122,197 miles
Pass 1 Jun 2023 120,182 miles
Pass 6 May 2022 117,519 miles
Pass 28 Apr 2021 116,054 miles
Pass 18 May 2020 114,642 miles
Pass 2 Apr 2019 109,959 miles
Pass 4 Apr 2018 106,043 miles
Pass 10 Apr 2017 102,607 miles

Nearside Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Offside Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Fail 16 Mar 2017 102,351 miles

Nearside Rear Upper Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings sill (6.1.B.2)

Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings sill (6.1.B.2)

both rear brake pipes showing corrosion

fuel pipes showing corrosion

oil leak

Pass 24 Mar 2016 97,531 miles
Pass 30 Mar 2015 92,240 miles
Pass 15 Apr 2014 89,567 miles

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.C.1b)

Pass 27 Mar 2013 85,507 miles
Pass 2 Mar 2012 74,090 miles

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

Nearside Rear Upper Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Pass 10 Nov 2010 70,563 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Offside Front Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.C.1b)

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

front disc slightly worn

rear disc slightly worn

Pass 10 Nov 2009 53,571 miles
Pass 15 Oct 2008 49,555 miles
Pass 16 Oct 2007 40,087 miles

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

both front tyres worn on outer edges

Pass 21 Oct 2006 28,787 miles
Fail 20 Oct 2006 28,742 miles

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

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

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

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 FDP is a 2001 BMW M5 in Blue with a 4,941cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 90.5%.

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 FDP, 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 FDP registered?

M5 FDP is a 2001 BMW M5, first registered on 25 May 2001.

Is M5 FDP safe to buy?

The MOT history for M5 FDP shows 21 tests with a 90.5% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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