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M5 FOF

2001 BMW M5

Black Petrol 4941cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires31 Jan 2021
Tests17 (14 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate82.4%

Mileage

164,009 mi
Last recorded164,009 miles
Recorded on1 Feb 2020
Typical for 2001 BMW M593,301 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

14 pass 3 fail
Pass 1 Feb 2020 164,009 miles
Pass 30 Nov 2018 164,324 miles

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 13 Dec 2017 163,421 miles
Pass 13 Dec 2016 163,801 miles
Pass 5 Dec 2015 163,779 miles
Fail 4 Dec 2015 163,771 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Pass 1 Sep 2014 163,228 miles
Pass 6 Aug 2013 162,220 miles
Pass 28 Aug 2012 162,220 miles
Pass 20 Jul 2011 160,999 miles
Fail 22 Jul 2010 144,851 miles

Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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

Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

front window tint to dark

registration plate character(s) likely to be misread (6.3.4b)

Pass 22 Jul 2010 144,851 miles

Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

front window tint to dark

Pass 28 Jul 2009 125,521 miles
Pass 28 Jul 2008 113,020 miles
Fail 28 Jul 2008 113,020 miles

Front registration plate character(s) incorrectly spaced (6.3.4a)

Rear registration plate character(s) incorrectly spaced (6.3.4a)

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

Pass 30 Jul 2007 94,537 miles
Pass 18 Jul 2006 87,482 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 FOF is a 2001 BMW M5 in Black with a 4,941cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 82.4%.

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 FOF, 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 FOF registered?

M5 FOF is a 2001 BMW M5, first registered on 20 April 2001.

Is M5 FOF safe to buy?

The MOT history for M5 FOF shows 17 tests with a 82.4% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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