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M5 KGG

2001 BMW M5

Blue Petrol 4941cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires29 Mar 2027
Tests23 (20 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate87%

Mileage

145,564 mi
Last recorded145,564 miles
Recorded on20 Mar 2026
Typical for 2001 BMW M593,301 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

20 pass 3 fail
Pass 20 Mar 2026 145,564 miles
Pass 27 Mar 2025 143,678 miles
Pass 19 Mar 2024 141,331 miles

Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material both fronts (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

Pass 22 Mar 2023 139,583 miles

Both inner rear sills corroded.

Front Inner Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front tyre perished.

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 17 Mar 2022 138,585 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 23 Mar 2021 136,669 miles

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive outer sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Pass 4 Mar 2020 134,568 miles

Nearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Fail 2 Mar 2020 134,568 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Offside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 11 Mar 2019 133,379 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 28 Mar 2018 131,208 miles

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

Pass 23 Mar 2017 129,588 miles
Pass 30 Mar 2016 127,639 miles
Pass 13 Feb 2015 126,616 miles
Pass 12 Feb 2014 123,624 miles

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

Pass 21 Nov 2012 118,567 miles
Pass 20 Oct 2011 106,851 miles

Nearside rear tyre on inner edges bold

Offside front tyre on inner edges/side wall has signs of fouling with part of vehicle

Offside rear top suspension arm ball joint dust cover split and leaking greese

Offside rear tyre on inner edges going bold

Oil leak

Pass 20 Oct 2010 95,771 miles

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.C.1b)

diff seals leaking

Pass 14 Oct 2009 83,244 miles

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.C.1b)

Pass 28 Oct 2008 73,174 miles

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

nearside front tyre wearing out of shape

nearside rear tyre has a cut in tread

offside rear tyre wearing out of shape on inner edge

Fail 23 Oct 2008 73,003 miles

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

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

nearside front tyre wearing out of shape

nearside rear tyre has a cut in tread

offside rear tyre wearing out of shape on inner edge

Pass 25 Oct 2007 63,072 miles

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

engine management light on

offside front tyre has damage on sidewall

offside handbrake has lower performance

Fail 24 Oct 2007 62,980 miles

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar attachment bracket/mounting insecure (2.4.G.1)

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

engine management light on

offside front tyre has damage on sidewall

offside handbrake has lower performance

Pass 17 Oct 2006 51,279 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 KGG is a 2001 BMW M5 in Blue with a 4,941cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 87%.

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 KGG, 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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M5 KGG is a 2001 BMW M5, first registered on 29 October 2001.

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