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M5 RUC

2001 BMW M5

Blue Petrol 4941cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires20 Jun 2026
Tests23 (17 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate73.9%

Mileage

70,301 mi
Last recorded70,301 miles
Recorded on21 Jun 2025
Typical for 2001 BMW M593,301 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

17 pass 6 fail
Pass 21 Jun 2025 70,301 miles

Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material both sides pipes grease (1.1.11 (c))

Front Steering box has seepage (2.1.1 (e) (i))

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

Pass 30 Jan 2024 69,012 miles
Pass 21 Nov 2022 68,895 miles

Central Rear Oil leak, but not excessive differential pinion seal weeping (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced sill badly corroded (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced sill badly corroded (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Steering box has seepage (2.1.1 (e) (i))

Steering box slight play between sector shaft and the drop arm (2.1.3 (a) (ii))

Nearside Inner Fuel Pipe/s corroded pipe badly corroded ()

Pass 8 Sep 2021 68,840 miles

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

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

Nearside Fuel Pipe/s corroded ()

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

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

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

Offside Front Steering box leaking oil (2.1.1 (e) (i))

Offside Obligatory mirror slightly damaged deteriorated (3.3 (b) (i))

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

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

Pass 3 Oct 2019 68,678 miles

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

Nearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material also coated in thick grease (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Front Drag link end ball joint has slight play steering outer arm (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Outer Fuel Pipe/s corroded pipe ()

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

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

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

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

Offside Front Steering box leaking oil (2.1.1 (e) (i))

Offside Obligatory mirror slightly damaged deteriorated (3.3 (b) (i))

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

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

some corrosion start under side also on some suspension and steering componets

Fail 1 Oct 2019 68,678 miles

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Nearside Rear Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Nearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material also coated in thick grease (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Front Drag link end ball joint has slight play steering outer arm (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Outer Fuel Pipe/s corroded pipe ()

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

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

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

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

Offside Front Steering box leaking oil (2.1.1 (e) (i))

Offside Obligatory mirror slightly damaged deteriorated (3.3 (b) (i))

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

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

some corrosion start under side also on some suspension and steering componets

Pass 6 Apr 2018 67,465 miles
Pass 4 Apr 2017 67,442 miles

Nearside Front Torque/reaction arm has a slightly deteriorated rubber bush (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Front Torque/reaction arm has a slightly deteriorated rubber bush (2.4.G.2)

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Fail 4 Apr 2017 67,442 miles

Nearside Front Torque/reaction arm has a slightly deteriorated rubber bush (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Side repeater incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

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

Offside Front Torque/reaction arm has a slightly deteriorated rubber bush (2.4.G.2)

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Pass 20 Oct 2015 66,918 miles
Fail 16 Oct 2015 66,916 miles

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

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

Pass 16 Oct 2014 60,777 miles
Fail 13 Oct 2014 60,777 miles

Headlamp levelling device obviously defective (1.7.2)

Nearside Front Tyre has a lump, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

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

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 17 Oct 2013 54,699 miles

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

Offside Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

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

Fail 4 Oct 2012 52,239 miles

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

Rear registration plate insecure (6.3.1b)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 4 Oct 2012 52,239 miles

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

Pass 12 Oct 2011 50,912 miles

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

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

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

Pass 21 Oct 2010 46,274 miles

slight play rack end

Pass 21 Nov 2009 42,035 miles
Pass 13 Nov 2008 37,680 miles

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

Pass 19 Nov 2007 33,207 miles

slight brake judder from front brakes

slight oil leak from steering box

Pass 14 Nov 2006 28,399 miles

o/s/f brake hose twisted

slight play in o/s/r anti roll bar link

very slight play in o/s/r suspension lower bush

Fail 15 Oct 2005 20,896 miles

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar locating pin insecure (2.4.G.3a)

both front tyres very badly cracked in tread

front brake disc inner faces corroded †various oil leaks

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 RUC is a 2001 BMW M5 in Blue with a 4,941cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.9%.

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 RUC, 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 RUC is a 2001 BMW M5, first registered on 10 October 2001.

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