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M5 ODF

2001 BMW M5

Blue Petrol 4941cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires21 Apr 2027
Tests25 (20 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

168,419 mi
Last recorded168,419 miles
Recorded on10 Apr 2026
Typical for 2001 BMW M593,301 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

20 pass 5 fail
Pass 10 Apr 2026 168,419 miles

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

Pass 22 Apr 2025 165,163 miles

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

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

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

Pass 12 Apr 2024 154,315 miles

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Front Brake hose slightly twisted (1.1.12 (b) (i))

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play front bottom ball joint (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 31 Mar 2023 142,561 miles

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

Offside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Offside Front Upper Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

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

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

Pass 20 Apr 2022 133,628 miles
Fail 13 Apr 2022 133,615 miles

Exhaust hydrocarbon content after 2nd fast idle exceeds manufacturer's specified limits (8.2.1.2 (a))

Pass 4 Jan 2021 127,693 miles
Pass 3 Jan 2020 125,003 miles
Pass 19 Jan 2019 121,704 miles
Pass 1 Feb 2018 117,313 miles
Fail 24 Jan 2018 117,305 miles

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

Pass 9 Feb 2017 113,786 miles
Pass 15 Jan 2016 109,914 miles

Childs seat fitted not allowing inspection of seat belt

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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

Oil leak

Under tray fitted not allowing full inspection of some components

Fail 8 Jan 2016 109,898 miles

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

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases Both rear silencer joins (7.1.2)

Childs seat fitted not allowing inspection of seat belt

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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

Oil leak

Under tray fitted not allowing full inspection of some components

Pass 18 Oct 2014 104,722 miles
Pass 5 Sep 2013 92,772 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 7 Sep 2012 80,976 miles

engine oil low

Pass 7 Sep 2011 67,747 miles
Fail 7 Sep 2011 67,747 miles

registration plate background overprinted or shadowed with text (6.3.1e)

Nearside Front Brake hose kinked (3.6.B.4b) DANGEROUS

Pass 28 May 2010 64,550 miles
Fail 26 May 2010 64,550 miles

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

Pass 11 Jun 2009 59,967 miles
Pass 24 Jun 2008 57,743 miles

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

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

Pass 12 Feb 2008 56,021 miles
Pass 27 Nov 2006 50,466 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 ODF is a 2001 BMW M5 in Blue with a 4,941cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 25 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

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 ODF, 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 ODF registered?

M5 ODF is a 2001 BMW M5, first registered on 21 June 2001.

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