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M5 VND

2001 BMW M5

Blue Petrol 4941cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires13 Aug 2024
Tests18 (15 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate83.3%

Mileage

146,566 mi
Last recorded146,566 miles
Recorded on14 Aug 2023
Typical for 2001 BMW M593,301 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

15 pass 3 fail
Pass 14 Aug 2023 146,566 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material N/S/F & O/S/F (1.1.11 (c))

Vehicle structure or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security N/S/R & O/S/R (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Pass 13 Apr 2022 143,627 miles
Pass 12 Apr 2022 143,627 miles
Pass 27 Jul 2020 142,313 miles

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

Fail 27 Jul 2020 142,313 miles

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

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

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar attachment bracket/mounting missing (5.3.3 (a) (ii))

Pass 2 Aug 2019 139,361 miles

fuel return pipe corroded

Fail 2 Aug 2019 139,320 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt drop link (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

fuel return pipe corroded

Pass 23 Jul 2018 138,090 miles

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Pass 12 Jul 2017 137,730 miles
Pass 1 Oct 2013 132,231 miles
Pass 1 Oct 2012 123,049 miles

o/s/r tyre worn close to wear bars

Pass 28 Sep 2011 115,081 miles
Pass 27 Sep 2010 107,005 miles
Pass 2 Oct 2009 100,633 miles
Fail 30 Sep 2009 100,633 miles

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

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

Pass 25 Sep 2008 88,343 miles
Pass 3 Oct 2007 80,213 miles
Pass 5 Sep 2006 70,445 miles

Nail in nearside rear tyre

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

n/s front tyre has shallow cuts in sidewall

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 VND 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 83.3%.

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 VND, 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 VND registered?

M5 VND is a 2001 BMW M5, first registered on 1 April 2001.

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