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M5 UKJ

2001 BMW M5

Blue Petrol 4941cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires17 Apr 2027
Tests18 (16 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate88.9%

Mileage

79,046 mi
Last recorded79,046 miles
Recorded on18 Apr 2026
Typical for 2001 BMW M593,301 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

16 pass 2 fail
Pass 18 Apr 2026 79,046 miles
Pass 2 Nov 2024 78,942 miles
Pass 9 Nov 2023 77,573 miles

Nearside Rear Brake hose slightly twisted (1.1.12 (b) (i))

Offside Headlamp reflector slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Power steering pipe/hose has slight seepage (2.1.5 (a))

front and rear number plates

oil leak at rear diff area

sill covers

Fail 30 Oct 2023 77,553 miles

Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Nearside Rear Brake hose slightly twisted (1.1.12 (b) (i))

Offside Headlamp reflector slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Power steering pipe/hose has slight seepage (2.1.5 (a))

front and rear number plates

oil leak at rear diff area

sill covers

Pass 23 Aug 2019 77,311 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

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

Pass 26 Aug 2018 76,058 miles
Pass 20 Aug 2017 75,551 miles
Pass 26 Aug 2016 75,415 miles
Pass 26 Aug 2015 69,280 miles
Pass 5 Aug 2014 62,173 miles

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

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

Pass 25 Jun 2013 58,147 miles
Pass 2 Apr 2012 56,018 miles
Pass 7 Apr 2011 51,956 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

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

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

Pass 22 Jan 2010 50,959 miles

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

Pass 19 Mar 2008 46,416 miles
Fail 11 Mar 2008 46,356 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

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

Pass 9 Jan 2007 38,938 miles
Pass 1 Dec 2005 33,055 miles

WEAR AND CORROSION ON BOTH FRONT BRAKE DISCS

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 UKJ is a 2001 BMW M5 in Blue with a 4,941cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 88.9%.

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 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 UKJ, 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 UKJ registered?

M5 UKJ is a 2001 BMW M5, first registered on 1 March 2001.

Is M5 UKJ safe to buy?

The MOT history for M5 UKJ shows 18 tests with a 88.9% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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