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M5 JRU

2001 BMW M5

Blue Petrol 4941cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires22 Apr 2026
Tests17 (14 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate82.4%

Mileage

62,275 mi
Last recorded62,275 miles
Recorded on23 Apr 2025
Typical for 2001 BMW M593,301 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

14 pass 3 fail
Pass 23 Apr 2025 62,275 miles
Pass 8 Jun 2023 62,244 miles
Pass 16 Sep 2020 62,232 miles
Pass 22 Jun 2019 61,569 miles
Pass 12 May 2018 58,753 miles
Pass 29 Mar 2017 58,699 miles

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

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

Fail 24 Mar 2017 58,699 miles

Nearside Rear Lower Suspension arm has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Rear Tie bar/rod has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Tie bar/rod has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

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

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

Pass 6 May 2014 58,686 miles

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Offside Rear Tie bar/rod has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Pass 3 May 2013 58,686 miles
Pass 4 Nov 2011 51,365 miles
Pass 3 Aug 2010 51,363 miles

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

air con belt cracked

Fail 2 Aug 2010 51,363 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low and too far to the right. (1.8)

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar attachment bracket/mounting fractured (2.4.G.1)

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

air con belt cracked

Pass 6 May 2009 43,373 miles

Offside Rear Tie bar/rod has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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

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

both front tyres worn on inside & outside edges

both rear tyres worn on inside edges

Pass 14 May 2008 39,150 miles
Pass 27 Apr 2007 36,117 miles

Nail in offside rear tyre

Pass 9 Mar 2006 34,628 miles
Fail 6 Mar 2006 34,620 miles

Nearside Rear Seat belt attachment fitting badly deteriorated (5.2.3) DANGEROUS

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

slight play at steering

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 JRU is a 2001 BMW M5 in Blue with a 4,941cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 82.4%.

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 JRU, 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 JRU registered?

M5 JRU is a 2001 BMW M5, first registered on 1 March 2001.

Is M5 JRU safe to buy?

The MOT history for M5 JRU shows 17 tests with a 82.4% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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