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M5 VBB

2001 BMW M5

Black Petrol 4941cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires6 Apr 2026
Tests16 (13 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate81.3%

Mileage

133,618 mi
Last recorded133,618 miles
Recorded on7 Apr 2025
Typical for 2001 BMW M593,301 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

13 pass 3 fail
Pass 7 Apr 2025 133,618 miles

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

advise both rear tyres are wearing on inner edges

Pass 11 Oct 2023 126,980 miles
Pass 13 Oct 2016 120,416 miles
Fail 11 Oct 2016 120,352 miles

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

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

Pass 6 Oct 2015 114,770 miles
Fail 5 Oct 2015 114,769 miles

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

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Pass 7 May 2014 106,043 miles

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

Pass 7 Mar 2013 101,102 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 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 20 Mar 2012 99,447 miles
Pass 26 Mar 2011 97,676 miles
Pass 12 Mar 2010 88,883 miles
Pass 16 Jun 2009 82,378 miles
Pass 13 Jun 2008 73,099 miles
Fail 13 Jun 2008 73,092 miles

Nearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Offside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Offside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 26 Apr 2007 63,700 miles
Pass 18 May 2006 56,664 miles

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 VBB is a 2001 BMW M5 in Black with a 4,941cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 81.3%.

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 VBB, 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 VBB registered?

M5 VBB is a 2001 BMW M5, first registered on 12 April 2001.

Is M5 VBB safe to buy?

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