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M5 SBM

2001 BMW M5

Blue Petrol 4941cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires30 Aug 2024
Tests21 (15 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

174,128 mi
Last recorded174,128 miles
Recorded on31 Aug 2023
Typical for 2001 BMW M593,301 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

15 pass 6 fail
Pass 31 Aug 2023 174,128 miles

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both sides on inner face (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Offside Fuel Pipe/s corroded ()

Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive outer sills both sides within 30cm of suspension components (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing all 4 (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 4 Sep 2019 173,472 miles

All tyres perishing within treads

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

Fuel Pipe/s corroded ()

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

Secondary bonnet catch faulty

Fail 4 Sep 2019 173,472 miles

Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

All tyres perishing within treads

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

Fuel Pipe/s corroded ()

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

Secondary bonnet catch faulty

Pass 29 Sep 2017 173,081 miles

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

Fuel Pipe/s corroded ()

Fail 28 Sep 2017 173,077 miles

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

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

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

Offside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded to rear (3.6.B.2c) DANGEROUS

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

Fuel Pipe/s corroded ()

Pass 7 Sep 2016 171,673 miles
Pass 26 Aug 2015 169,442 miles
Pass 30 Jul 2014 165,268 miles
Pass 10 Aug 2013 160,444 miles
Pass 21 Aug 2012 154,642 miles
Pass 25 Aug 2011 146,587 miles
Fail 23 Aug 2011 146,587 miles

Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

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

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

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

Pass 20 Aug 2010 137,148 miles
Pass 25 May 2010 133,899 miles
Pass 29 May 2009 122,086 miles

Both front tyres are worn severely on inner edges - advise replacement ASAP

Exhaust bracket broken - forwardof cat O/S pipe

Nearside Rear Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bearing (2.4.G.2)

Nearside front brake juddering slightly (3.7.A.2b)

Fail 29 May 2009 122,086 miles

Nearside Headlamp missing (1.7.3)

Offside Headlamp missing (1.7.3)

Both front tyres are worn severely on inner edges - advise replacement ASAP

Exhaust bracket broken - forwardof cat O/S pipe

Nearside Rear Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bearing (2.4.G.2)

Nearside front brake juddering slightly (3.7.A.2b)

Pass 19 Jun 2008 112,739 miles

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

Fail 18 Jun 2008 112,711 miles

Nearside Rear Road wheel badly damaged (4.2.A.1a)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.C.1b)

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

Pass 18 Jun 2007 90,713 miles
Pass 8 Jun 2006 79,917 miles
Fail 7 Jun 2006 79,917 miles

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

Both front disks starting to corrode

O/S/F indicator side repeater slightly discoloured

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 SBM is a 2001 BMW M5 in Blue with a 4,941cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 71.4%.

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 SBM, 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 SBM registered?

M5 SBM is a 2001 BMW M5, first registered on 15 March 2001.

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