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M5 GUX

2001 BMW M5

Red Petrol 4941cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires29 May 2026
Tests23 (17 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate73.9%

Mileage

179,440 mi
Last recorded179,440 miles
Recorded on30 May 2025
Typical for 2001 BMW M593,301 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationM5 GUX
MakeBMW
ModelM5
Year2001
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine4,941cc

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MOT History

17 pass 6 fail
Pass 30 May 2025 179,440 miles

(Underneath covered by underseal)

Rear Oil leak, but not excessive (Diff) (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 6 Jun 2022 179,303 miles

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

Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Front Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))

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

Rear Oil leak, but not excessive diff (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 7 Apr 2021 178,843 miles

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

Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Front Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive diff (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Fail 1 Apr 2021 178,842 miles

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

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

Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Front Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive diff (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 27 Jun 2019 176,433 miles
Pass 17 May 2018 174,086 miles
Pass 10 Jun 2017 168,420 miles

n/s/r sill/jacking point corroded

Pass 26 May 2016 162,679 miles

Nearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Front tyre is worn on inner edge

Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

advise front and rear discs lightly coroded

advise oil leak on diff and engine

Pass 13 Jun 2015 157,967 miles
Pass 27 Jun 2014 153,521 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Fuel pipe/s corroded

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

n/s/front tyre worn on inside edge

Fail 27 Jun 2014 153,521 miles

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Fuel pipe/s corroded

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

n/s/front tyre worn on inside edge

Pass 1 Jul 2013 150,084 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

o/s/front tyre worn on inside edge

Fail 28 Jun 2013 150,084 miles

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

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

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

o/s/front tyre worn on inside edge

Pass 26 Jun 2012 145,823 miles
Pass 18 May 2011 142,745 miles
Pass 6 May 2010 135,983 miles
Fail 28 Apr 2010 135,983 miles

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

Front brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h)

Nearside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

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

Pass 23 Mar 2009 131,205 miles

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

Pass 1 Apr 2008 125,310 miles

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

Fuel pipe/s corroded

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

Nearside Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

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

Offside Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Pass 28 Feb 2007 116,030 miles
Fail 27 Feb 2007 116,021 miles

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

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

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

Pass 2 Mar 2006 100,072 miles
Fail 24 Feb 2006 100,072 miles

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

brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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 GUX is a 2001 BMW M5 in Red with a 4,941cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.9%.

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 GUX, 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 GUX is a 2001 BMW M5, first registered on 3 July 2001.

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