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M5 GSX

2001 BMW M5

Blue Petrol 4941cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires28 Apr 2027
Tests27 (22 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate81.5%

Mileage

132,420 mi
Last recorded132,420 miles
Recorded on29 Apr 2026
Typical for 2001 BMW M593,301 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

22 pass 5 fail
Pass 29 Apr 2026 132,420 miles
Fail 9 Apr 2026 132,419 miles

Nearside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded to rear (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded to rear (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Pass 20 Mar 2025 131,116 miles

Front Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 4 Apr 2024 130,458 miles

Nearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

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

Fail 22 Mar 2024 130,456 miles

Nearside Rear Upper Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Upper Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar attachment bracket/mounting fractured (5.3.3 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Nearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

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

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

alternator belt cracking

Pass 3 Feb 2023 129,990 miles

Nearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material to rear (1.1.11 (c))

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

Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material to rear (1.1.11 (c))

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

Offside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 4 Feb 2022 128,013 miles

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material to rear (1.1.11 (c))

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

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

Offside outer sill corroed

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Pass 5 Jan 2021 122,861 miles

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Rear inner sills corroded

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 12 Dec 2019 120,424 miles

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

Nearside inner and outer sill corroded

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

Offside inner and outer sill corroded

Fail 12 Dec 2019 120,424 miles

Offside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))

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

Nearside inner and outer sill corroded

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

Offside inner and outer sill corroded

Pass 3 Jan 2019 113,059 miles

Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 9 Jan 2018 104,359 miles
Pass 22 Dec 2016 97,721 miles

Offside Rear jacking point badly corroded

Fail 14 Dec 2016 97,515 miles

Offside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Rear jacking point badly corroded

Pass 23 Dec 2015 92,925 miles
Pass 24 Dec 2014 88,186 miles
Pass 20 Dec 2013 84,786 miles
Pass 21 Dec 2012 82,554 miles
Pass 15 Dec 2011 76,743 miles
Fail 2 Dec 2011 76,249 miles

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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

Pass 4 Jan 2011 66,251 miles
Pass 5 Jan 2010 56,367 miles
Pass 5 Aug 2008 47,275 miles
Pass 26 Jul 2007 35,659 miles
Pass 1 Aug 2006 25,069 miles
Pass 31 Jul 2006 25,067 miles
Pass 21 Jul 2006 24,850 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 GSX is a 2001 BMW M5 in Blue with a 4,941cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 27 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 81.5%.

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 GSX, 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 GSX registered?

M5 GSX is a 2001 BMW M5, first registered on 12 June 2001.

Is M5 GSX safe to buy?

The MOT history for M5 GSX shows 27 tests with a 81.5% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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