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M5 NUV

2001 BMW M5

Blue Petrol 4941cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires3 Aug 2026
Tests20 (17 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate85%

Mileage

101,179 mi
Last recorded101,179 miles
Recorded on4 Aug 2025
Typical for 2001 BMW M593,301 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

17 pass 3 fail
Pass 4 Aug 2025 101,179 miles

under cover fitted

Pass 5 Jul 2024 100,279 miles
Pass 14 Sep 2020 97,914 miles

rear springs rusty

Fail 10 Sep 2020 97,910 miles

Offside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))

rear springs rusty

Pass 19 Jul 2019 97,835 miles

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

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

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

Fail 17 Jul 2019 97,830 miles

Nearside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Front Upper Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Upper Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

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

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

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

Pass 18 May 2018 95,661 miles

Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt both (2.4.G.2)

Pass 30 May 2017 91,502 miles
Pass 31 May 2016 86,119 miles

Offside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Pass 5 Jun 2015 80,717 miles

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

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

Pass 10 May 2014 77,823 miles

see seperate advisory sheet

Pass 30 Mar 2013 75,297 miles

see seperate advisory sheet

Pass 20 Mar 2012 71,906 miles
Pass 15 Mar 2011 68,102 miles
Pass 17 Mar 2010 63,338 miles
Pass 21 Mar 2009 57,062 miles

not able to check all brake lines also suspension under body fitted

Pass 19 Mar 2008 48,030 miles
Fail 13 Mar 2008 47,657 miles

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

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

Pass 22 Mar 2007 42,985 miles

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

nearside rear handbrake low reading

Pass 21 Mar 2006 38,403 miles

handbrake reading low 18% nearside low

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 NUV is a 2001 BMW M5 in Blue with a 4,941cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 85%.

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 NUV, 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 NUV registered?

M5 NUV is a 2001 BMW M5, first registered on 12 March 2001.

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