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M5 JUU

2001 BMW M5

Black Petrol 4941cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires5 Jul 2027
Tests23 (19 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate82.6%

Mileage

174,196 mi
Last recorded174,196 miles
Recorded on6 Jul 2026
Typical for 2001 BMW M593,301 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

19 pass 4 fail
Pass 6 Jul 2026 174,196 miles
Pass 18 Jun 2025 173,850 miles
Pass 18 Jun 2024 172,746 miles
Pass 16 May 2023 171,256 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 14 Jul 2021 170,428 miles

Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both front and rear (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 14 Mar 2020 168,815 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Oil leak but not excessive

Pass 3 Mar 2019 162,855 miles
Fail 3 Mar 2019 162,855 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Pass 5 Dec 2017 151,621 miles

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

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

Fail 2 Dec 2017 151,621 miles

Nearside Brake pipe excessively corroded front to rear complete (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Brake pipe excessively corroded front to rear complete (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded outer sill near jacking point (2.4.A.3)

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

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

Pass 8 Oct 2016 142,482 miles

under tray fitted

Pass 2 Nov 2015 134,715 miles

under tray fitted

Fail 2 Nov 2015 134,715 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

under tray fitted

Pass 17 Nov 2014 128,515 miles
Fail 17 Nov 2014 128,515 miles

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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

Pass 17 Oct 2013 121,995 miles
Pass 14 Nov 2012 116,634 miles
Pass 2 Nov 2011 111,391 miles
Pass 6 Nov 2010 105,633 miles
Pass 29 Oct 2009 100,163 miles
Pass 15 Nov 2008 95,513 miles
Pass 26 Oct 2007 89,508 miles
Pass 13 Nov 2006 86,329 miles

Nearside Front Front suspension has slight play in a track control arm inner bush (2.5.B.2b)

Offside Front Front suspension has slight play in a track control arm inner bush (2.5.B.2b)

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 JUU is a 2001 BMW M5 in Black with a 4,941cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 82.6%.

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 JUU, 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 JUU registered?

M5 JUU is a 2001 BMW M5, first registered on 26 April 2001.

Is M5 JUU safe to buy?

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