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M5 MEN

2001 BMW M5

Black Petrol 4941cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires31 Aug 2026
Tests21 (16 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate76.2%

Mileage

52,939 mi
Last recorded52,939 miles
Recorded on1 Sep 2025
Typical for 2001 BMW M593,301 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

16 pass 5 fail
Pass 1 Sep 2025 52,939 miles
Pass 19 Aug 2024 46,991 miles
Pass 27 Sep 2023 46,938 miles
Pass 14 Jul 2021 45,953 miles
Pass 31 Jul 2019 45,946 miles
Pass 5 Apr 2018 45,871 miles
Pass 30 Jun 2016 45,172 miles
Fail 28 Jun 2016 45,172 miles

Front Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Front front brake excessively fluctuating (3.7.B.3)

Offside Front coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

Offside Front front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

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

Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 29 Jun 2013 45,153 miles

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

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

exhaust brackets/clamps corroding

Fail 24 Jun 2013 45,126 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 25 Jun 2012 43,401 miles

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

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

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

Fail 25 Jun 2012 43,401 miles

Nearside Rear Valve stem seriously damaged (4.1.D.1e) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Valve stem seriously damaged (4.1.D.1e) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Valve stem seriously damaged (4.1.D.1e) DANGEROUS

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

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

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

Pass 22 Jun 2011 40,010 miles

Both front exhaust brackets corroded through, but support system.

Deep cut to O/S/R tyre tread.

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

O/S/R upper rear suspension arm has a split ball joint gaiter.

Fail 21 Jun 2011 40,010 miles

Fuel cap/sealing device sealing washer deteriorated (7.2.4c)

Offside Rear Upper Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Both front exhaust brackets corroded through, but support system.

Deep cut to O/S/R tyre tread.

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

O/S/R upper rear suspension arm has a split ball joint gaiter.

Pass 29 Jun 2010 37,089 miles

N/S/F exhaust mount rustted though,and o/s rusty.

Pass 1 Jul 2009 34,108 miles
Pass 17 Jun 2008 32,576 miles
Pass 26 Jun 2007 30,251 miles
Pass 17 Apr 2007 29,750 miles
Pass 19 Oct 2005 25,485 miles
Fail 18 Oct 2005 25,484 miles

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar attachment bracket/mounting damaged and its strength is seriously reduced (2.4.G.1)

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 MEN is a 2001 BMW M5 in Black with a 4,941cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.2%.

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 MEN, 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 MEN registered?

M5 MEN is a 2001 BMW M5, first registered on 7 December 2001.

Is M5 MEN safe to buy?

The MOT history for M5 MEN shows 21 tests with a 76.2% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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