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M5 JWX

2001 BMW M5

Black Petrol 4941cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires20 May 2026
Tests27 (20 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate74.1%

Mileage

225,088 mi
Last recorded225,088 miles
Recorded on15 May 2025
Typical for 2001 BMW M593,301 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

20 pass 7 fail
Pass 15 May 2025 225,088 miles
Pass 21 May 2024 222,917 miles
Pass 27 Feb 2023 222,335 miles
Pass 26 Feb 2022 221,806 miles
Pass 3 Mar 2021 220,215 miles

Offside Rear Slight Corrosion Under Car

Pass 29 Feb 2020 219,689 miles

slight corrosion under car

Pass 23 Feb 2019 216,127 miles

Exhaust silencer slightly loose (8.1.1 (b) (i))

Fuel Pipe/s corroded ()

Offside Rear Inner Integral body structure or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security (6.2.2 (d) (i))

rear diff has a slight leak

Pass 2 Mar 2018 212,760 miles
Pass 24 Feb 2017 205,308 miles

Engine Management Light On

Lower Fuel Pipe/s corroded ()

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

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

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

Oil leak Differential ()

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Plastic Under-trays Fitted Obscuring Some Components

Steering column top bearing slightly worn (2.1.2c)

Pass 2 Mar 2016 197,434 miles

Front Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Rear Differential Has A Slight Oil Leak

Pass 25 Feb 2015 189,539 miles

Front Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Pass 5 Mar 2014 187,589 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Fail 25 Feb 2014 187,588 miles

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

Front brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Steering column movement between the shaft and steering wheel (2.1.2b)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 15 Feb 2013 175,981 miles

front discs corroded

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

Front Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

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

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a slightly reduced damping effect (2.7.5)

Fail 11 Feb 2013 175,519 miles

Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)

Front Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

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

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a slightly reduced damping effect (2.7.5)

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

front discs corroded

Pass 9 Feb 2012 166,987 miles

front brakr discs corroded on inner face

oil leak on near side raerdiff out put shaft

Fail 8 Feb 2012 166,963 miles

Offside Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

front brakr discs corroded on inner face

oil leak on near side raerdiff out put shaft

Pass 22 Feb 2011 153,828 miles
Fail 21 Feb 2011 153,828 miles

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

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

Pass 8 Feb 2010 141,488 miles

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

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

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

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

Fail 5 Feb 2010 140,907 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp does not illuminate (3.4.1b)

Nearside Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

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

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

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

Pass 9 Feb 2009 125,824 miles

Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Pass 8 Feb 2008 107,703 miles

Front Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

off side front tyre scrubbing on outer edges

Fail 8 Feb 2008 107,702 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Nearside Front Tyre fouling a part of the vehicle (4.1.D.2)

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

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

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

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

Offside Rear Suspension arm has excessive play in a pin/bearing (2.4.G.2)

Front Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

off side front tyre scrubbing on outer edges

Pass 15 Feb 2007 89,656 miles

diff leakin oil badly, complete car dirty

Pass 22 Feb 2006 73,540 miles
Fail 16 Feb 2006 73,540 miles

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

Nearside Rear Trailing arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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

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

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

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 JWX is a 2001 BMW M5 in Black with a 4,941cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 27 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 74.1%.

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 JWX, 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 JWX registered?

M5 JWX is a 2001 BMW M5, first registered on 13 March 2001.

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