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M5 UJK

2001 BMW M5

Black Petrol 4941cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires1 Oct 2026
Tests23 (21 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate91.3%

Mileage

175,819 mi
Last recorded175,819 miles
Recorded on2 Oct 2025
Typical for 2001 BMW M593,301 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

21 pass 2 fail
Pass 2 Oct 2025 175,819 miles
Fail 13 Aug 2025 175,816 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

Exhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds default limits (8.2.1.2 (b))

Pass 5 Aug 2024 174,767 miles
Pass 8 Jul 2023 172,898 miles
Pass 2 Jul 2022 166,952 miles
Pass 30 Jun 2021 158,851 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Rear Arm Inner Bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated Rear Arm Outer Dust Cover (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Front Nail in tyre ()

Offside Rear Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated Rear Arm Outer Dust Cover (5.3.4 (b) (i))

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

Pass 11 Jul 2020 152,537 miles

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

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 13 Jul 2019 145,939 miles

Nearside Front Inner Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Front bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Inner Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Front bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Pass 7 Jul 2018 138,153 miles
Pass 8 Jul 2017 131,130 miles
Pass 9 Jul 2016 125,300 miles
Pass 4 Jul 2015 119,482 miles
Pass 14 Jul 2014 112,986 miles

Fuel pipe/s corroded

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

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

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

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

rear diff.leaking

Pass 27 Jun 2013 111,657 miles

Fuel pipe/s corroded

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

rear diff. leaking

Pass 28 Jun 2012 110,901 miles

Fuel pipe/s corroded

slight leak from rear diff.

Pass 2 Jul 2011 109,666 miles

Nearside Rear 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 3 Jul 2010 105,958 miles
Pass 17 Jul 2009 102,015 miles

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

Pass 11 Feb 2009 96,972 miles
Fail 10 Feb 2009 96,897 miles

Front registration plate character(s) incorrectly spaced (6.3.4a)

Front registration plate character(s) laid out in an incorrect format (6.3.4f)

Front registration plate character(s) likely to be misread (6.3.4b)

Front registration plate margin less than the minimum requirement (6.3.4g)

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

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

Offside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

Rear registration plate character(s) incorrectly spaced (6.3.4a)

Rear registration plate character(s) laid out in an incorrect format (6.3.4f)

Rear registration plate character(s) likely to be misread (6.3.4b)

Rear registration plate has a feature which changes the appearance or legibility of the characters (6.3.4c)

Rear registration plate margin less than the minimum requirement (6.3.4g)

Front Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Pass 3 Jan 2008 90,791 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 Anti-roll bar has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

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 Dec 2006 79,957 miles

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

n/s/r tyre has lumps of tread torn out on inner edge

Pass 23 Nov 2005 70,962 miles

Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.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 UJK is a 2001 BMW M5 in Black with a 4,941cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 91.3%.

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 UJK, 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 UJK registered?

M5 UJK is a 2001 BMW M5, first registered on 19 September 2001.

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