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M5 HBG

2001 BMW M5

Silver Petrol 4941cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires17 Jul 2026
Tests13 (13 pass, 0 fail)
Pass rate100%

Mileage

90,620 mi
Last recorded90,620 miles
Recorded on18 Jul 2025
Typical for 2001 BMW M593,301 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

13 pass
Pass 18 Jul 2025 90,620 miles
Pass 1 Jul 2024 90,379 miles
Pass 18 Jul 2023 90,211 miles
Pass 5 May 2021 89,988 miles
Pass 13 May 2019 89,844 miles
Pass 31 Aug 2017 89,721 miles
Pass 1 Sep 2016 89,013 miles
Pass 28 Oct 2011 88,706 miles

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

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

Pass 29 Oct 2010 79,441 miles
Pass 26 Aug 2009 76,215 miles

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

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

Offside Front 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 2 Jun 2008 69,667 miles
Pass 17 Apr 2007 52,765 miles

Nearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Nearside Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Offside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Pass 3 Jun 2006 46,191 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 HBG is a 2001 BMW M5 in Silver with a 4,941cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 100%.

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 HBG, 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 HBG registered?

M5 HBG is a 2001 BMW M5, first registered on 1 June 2001.

Is M5 HBG safe to buy?

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