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M5 PPD

2001 BMW M5

Black Petrol 4941cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires13 Sep 2013
Tests9 (7 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate77.8%

Mileage

105,700 mi
Last recorded105,700 miles
Recorded on13 Nov 2014
Typical for 2001 BMW M593,301 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

7 pass 2 fail
Fail 13 Nov 2014 105,700 miles

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

Nearside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Lower Ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

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

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

engine oil leak

fuel lines corroded

Pass 14 Sep 2012 92,123 miles
Pass 2 Jun 2011 84,016 miles

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

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

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

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

both rear brake discs pitted

fuel pipe corroded

offside front brake disc scored

slight binding offside rear brake

traction control switch to offside front broken

Pass 8 Jun 2010 73,997 miles

nearside front tyre has worn tread on outer tyre

rear brake pipes have copper coating and cannot be fully inspected

slight corrosion to metal fuel line

slight scoring to nearside rear, offside rear and offside front brake discs

Fail 8 Jun 2010 73,997 miles

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

nearside front tyre has worn tread on outer tyre

rear brake pipes have copper coating and cannot be fully inspected

slight corrosion to metal fuel line

slight scoring to nearside rear, offside rear and offside front brake discs

Pass 10 Sep 2008 62,691 miles

Fuel pipe/s corroded

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

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

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

Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

low effort recorded at o/s/r wheel when parking brake applied

Pass 13 Mar 2008 62,246 miles
Pass 28 Mar 2007 57,281 miles
Pass 21 Mar 2006 50,664 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 PPD is a 2001 BMW M5 in Black with a 4,941cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 9 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 77.8%.

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 PPD, 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 PPD registered?

M5 PPD is a 2001 BMW M5, first registered on 25 January 2001.

Is M5 PPD safe to buy?

The MOT history for M5 PPD shows 9 tests with a 77.8% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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