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M5 KNL

2001 BMW M5

Blue Petrol 4941cc
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MOT Status

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Expires8 Apr 2027
Tests26 (18 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate69.2%

Mileage

Typical for 2001 BMW M593,301 mi
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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

18 pass 8 fail
Pass 23 Mar 2026
Pass 9 Apr 2025 122,540 miles

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

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

Side repeater slightly discoloured both (4.4.3 (a))

Fail 25 Mar 2025 122,529 miles

Headlamp aim too low unable to adjust (4.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn rear arm inner bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

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

Side repeater slightly discoloured both (4.4.3 (a))

Pass 5 Apr 2024 122,150 miles

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

Front Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Fuel hose deteriorated (6.1.3 (c) (ii))

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

Nearside Rear sill has slight corrosion.

Offside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

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

Side repeater slightly discoloured Both (4.4.3 (a))

Fail 4 Apr 2024 122,147 miles

Supplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault (7.1.6 (a))

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

Front Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Fuel hose deteriorated (6.1.3 (c) (ii))

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

Nearside Rear sill has slight corrosion.

Offside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

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

Side repeater slightly discoloured Both (4.4.3 (a))

Pass 21 Mar 2023 121,377 miles
Fail 16 Mar 2023 121,367 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

Nearside Side repeater incorrect colour faded to white (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Side repeater slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Pass 26 Mar 2022 121,681 miles

Fuel Pipe/s corroded ()

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

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

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

Offside Front jacking point corroded

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

Offside Rear jacking point corroded

Pass 1 Nov 2019 121,519 miles

Oil leak, but not excessive Rear differential (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Fail 1 Nov 2019 121,518 miles

Offside Brake pipe excessively corroded Front to rear pipe at end of floor pan adjacent to sill (1.1.11 (c))

Oil leak, but not excessive Rear differential (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 20 Oct 2018 120,078 miles

Oil leak, but not excessive Rear diff. (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 21 Oct 2017 118,646 miles

Nearside Front exhaust bracket broken.

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

Pass 21 Oct 2016 117,218 miles

Brake pipe slightly corroded front to rear (osr) (3.6.B.2c)

Pass 23 Oct 2015 113,478 miles

Offside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

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

engine covers and under trays fitted

oil leak

Fail 21 Oct 2015 113,478 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords side wall (4.1.D.1a)

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

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

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

Offside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

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

engine covers and under trays fitted

oil leak

Fail 23 Sep 2015 113,418 miles

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

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

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

Front Inner Brake pad(s) wearing thin STRONG ADVISE (3.5.1g)

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

engine covers fitted

engine light on

oil leak

Pass 2 Dec 2014 108,492 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 12 Dec 2013 100,825 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 19 Dec 2012 93,072 miles

brake pipes signs of corrosion

n/s/r tyre close to wear marks

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Inner Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

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

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 14 Dec 2011 86,343 miles
Pass 24 Dec 2010 79,479 miles

advise both sides front tyres getting low.

Fail 24 Dec 2010 79,476 miles

Offside Rear Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

advise all 3 other tyres getting low.

Pass 20 Nov 2009 72,765 miles

All 4 tyres are wearing on the edges.

Slight knock in the steering.

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

Pass 15 Feb 2008 62,651 miles
Fail 13 Feb 2008 62,651 miles

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

Pass 7 Feb 2007 60,154 miles

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 KNL is a 2001 BMW M5 in Blue with a 4,941cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 26 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 69.2%.

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 KNL, 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 KNL is a 2001 BMW M5, first registered on 20 November 2001.

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