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M5 GVN

2001 BMW M5

Silver Petrol 4941cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires2 Nov 2023
Tests23 (18 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate78.3%

Mileage

173,508 mi
Last recorded173,508 miles
Recorded on3 Nov 2022
Typical for 2001 BMW M593,301 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationM5 GVN
MakeBMW
ModelM5
Year2001
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine4,941cc

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MOT History

18 pass 5 fail
Pass 3 Nov 2022 173,508 miles
Pass 25 Oct 2021 170,669 miles
Fail 25 Oct 2021 170,669 miles

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Pass 22 Oct 2020 166,591 miles

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

Pass 29 Oct 2019 160,337 miles

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

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

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

slight corrosion to o/s & n/s rear sill ends.

Pass 24 Oct 2018 150,833 miles

Offside Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Pass 27 Oct 2017 142,988 miles

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

both front tyres worn on the inner edge

Pass 27 Oct 2016 135,358 miles
Pass 29 Oct 2015 129,068 miles

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

engine oil leak

Pass 24 Oct 2014 123,372 miles

Nearside Rear Upper Suspension arm ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Upper Suspension arm ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Oil leak

front n/s exhaust bracket broken-still adequetly supported

Pass 22 Oct 2013 118,932 miles
Fail 19 Oct 2012 115,180 miles

Nearside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Pass 19 Oct 2012 115,180 miles

Offside Front Anti-roll bar has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Fail 17 Oct 2011 111,546 miles

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

Pass 17 Oct 2011 111,546 miles
Pass 21 Oct 2010 107,491 miles

Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

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

Fail 20 Oct 2010 107,491 miles

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

Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

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

Pass 24 Oct 2009 101,528 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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

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

Fail 20 Oct 2009 101,500 miles

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

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

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

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

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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

Pass 23 Jun 2008 93,802 miles
Pass 6 Jun 2007 88,022 miles
Pass 3 May 2006 81,652 miles
Pass 31 May 2005 69,041 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 GVN is a 2001 BMW M5 in Silver with a 4,941cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 78.3%.

Across all 2001 BMW M5 models, the average MOT pass rate is 78.3% with a typical mileage of 93,301 miles. This vehicle is performing in line with others of the same 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 GVN, 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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What year was M5 GVN registered?

M5 GVN is a 2001 BMW M5, first registered on 12 March 2001.

Is M5 GVN safe to buy?

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