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M5 TOA

2001 BMW M5

Blue Petrol 4941cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires4 May 2024
Tests15 (12 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

72,907 mi
Last recorded72,907 miles
Recorded on5 May 2023
Typical for 2001 BMW M593,301 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

12 pass 3 fail
Pass 5 May 2023 72,907 miles
Pass 29 Apr 2017 72,445 miles
Pass 16 Apr 2016 70,692 miles
Pass 11 Apr 2015 68,056 miles
Pass 1 Mar 2014 67,398 miles
Pass 2 Mar 2013 65,373 miles
Pass 6 Jan 2012 63,325 miles
Fail 6 Jan 2012 63,325 miles

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

Offside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Pass 6 Jan 2011 61,027 miles

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

nearside rear tyre getting close to limit

offside front tyre worn on outer edge

offside rear tyre getting close to limit

Pass 9 Sep 2009 59,236 miles

both front tyres cracking in treads, (no cords exposed)

Fail 18 Sep 2008 57,530 miles

Front registration plate insecure (6.3.1b)

Pass 18 Sep 2008 57,530 miles
Pass 2 Aug 2007 55,187 miles
Pass 25 Aug 2006 47,799 miles
Fail 24 Aug 2006 47,799 miles

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar attachment bracket/mounting insecure (2.4.G.1)

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar attachment bracket/mounting cracked (2.4.G.1)

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 TOA is a 2001 BMW M5 in Blue with a 4,941cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 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 TOA, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was M5 TOA registered?

M5 TOA is a 2001 BMW M5, first registered on 27 March 2001.

Is M5 TOA safe to buy?

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