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M5 GXU

2001 BMW M5

Black Petrol 4941cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires4 Oct 2020
Tests18 (13 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate72.2%

Mileage

131,890 mi
Last recorded131,890 miles
Recorded on5 Oct 2019
Typical for 2001 BMW M593,301 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

13 pass 5 fail
Pass 5 Oct 2019 131,890 miles
Pass 21 Sep 2018 130,601 miles

Front Coil spring corroded both sides (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Pass 7 Aug 2017 127,023 miles
Pass 1 Sep 2016 123,395 miles

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

Pass 14 Aug 2015 122,255 miles
Fail 7 Aug 2015 122,254 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 7 May 2013 114,952 miles

O/s mirror loose

Fail 3 May 2013 114,952 miles

Offside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

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

O/s mirror loose

Pass 12 May 2012 107,484 miles

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

offside wing mirror loose

slight damage to offside front brake hose ferrel

Fail 11 May 2012 107,484 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

offside wing mirror loose

slight damage to offside front brake hose ferrel

Fail 28 Apr 2012 107,450 miles

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

Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

Offside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Nail in nearside front tyre

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

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 11 Apr 2011 94,949 miles

ALL TYRES SLIGHTLY WORN ON EDGES

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

Pass 12 Apr 2010 90,358 miles
Pass 3 Apr 2009 88,537 miles
Fail 31 Mar 2009 88,440 miles

Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Offside Front brake caliper securing device missing (3.5.1j)

Pass 1 Apr 2008 83,058 miles

CUT TO SIDEWALL N/S/R

ENGINE MANAGMENT LAMP ON

FREEPLAY O/S/R LOWER SUSPENSION BALL/JOINT

REAR TYRES ON 2MM 275/35/ZR18

Pass 18 Apr 2007 73,485 miles

engine managment lamp on

leak from rear diff axle

rear brake discs worn

rear brake pads on approx 3mm

Pass 11 May 2006 62,354 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 GXU is a 2001 BMW M5 in Black with a 4,941cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72.2%.

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 GXU, 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 GXU registered?

M5 GXU is a 2001 BMW M5, first registered on 20 March 2001.

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