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M5 GEX

2001 BMW M5

Blue Petrol 4941cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires2 Dec 2025
Tests30 (19 pass, 11 fail)
Pass rate63.3%

Mileage

159,537 mi
Last recorded159,537 miles
Recorded on14 Nov 2024
Typical for 2001 BMW M593,301 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

19 pass 11 fail
Pass 14 Nov 2024 159,537 miles
Pass 8 Nov 2023 154,216 miles
Pass 8 Nov 2022 147,179 miles
Fail 7 Nov 2022 147,150 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 2 Dec 2021 142,109 miles
Fail 29 Nov 2021 142,053 miles

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Pass 20 Nov 2020 137,354 miles

Nearside Front Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Offside Rear Inner Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive sill (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Fail 12 Nov 2020 137,342 miles

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

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

Offside Rear Inner Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive sill (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Pass 3 Dec 2019 130,654 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material front to rear, at rear by fuel tank (1.1.11 (c))

front to rear fuel pipe becoming corroded

Fail 20 Nov 2019 130,650 miles

Nearside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced inner sill (7.1.1 (a) (i))

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

Nearside Rear Upper Suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt rear arm outer joint (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Headlamp aim too low cant adjust (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Rear Upper Suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt rear arm outer joint (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material front to rear, at rear by fuel tank (1.1.11 (c))

front to rear fuel pipe becoming corroded

Pass 10 Nov 2018 120,530 miles
Pass 22 Nov 2017 112,562 miles
Fail 14 Nov 2017 112,588 miles

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar synthetic mounting deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Pass 15 Nov 2016 105,735 miles
Pass 16 Nov 2015 102,887 miles

Nearside Rear child seat fitted, unable to inspect adult belt

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

metal fuel pipe slightly corroded

Pass 24 Nov 2014 98,300 miles

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

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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 13 Nov 2014 98,170 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover insecure so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

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

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

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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)

Pass 11 Nov 2013 93,291 miles
Fail 11 Nov 2013 93,291 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Pass 7 Nov 2012 86,866 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Fail 11 Nov 2011 81,234 miles

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 11 Nov 2011 81,234 miles

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

Pass 11 Nov 2010 75,302 miles

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

Pass 19 Nov 2009 70,804 miles
Fail 18 Nov 2009 70,804 miles

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

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar insecure (2.4.G.1)

both front tyres slightly perished but not to excess

Fail 18 Nov 2009 70,804 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar insecure (2.4.G.1)

both front tyres slightly perished but not to excess.

Pass 26 Nov 2008 65,702 miles
Fail 25 Nov 2008 65,690 miles

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

Pass 13 Apr 2007 62,049 miles
Pass 7 Apr 2006 57,054 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 GEX is a 2001 BMW M5 in Blue with a 4,941cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 30 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 63.3%.

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 GEX, 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 GEX is a 2001 BMW M5, first registered on 12 January 2001.

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