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M5 VVM

2001 BMW M5

Black Petrol 4941cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires5 Jun 2026
Tests23 (20 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate87%

Mileage

123,176 mi
Last recorded123,176 miles
Recorded on23 May 2025
Typical for 2001 BMW M593,301 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

20 pass 3 fail
Pass 23 May 2025 123,176 miles
Pass 6 Jun 2024 121,788 miles
Pass 19 Apr 2023 117,836 miles
Pass 17 Jan 2022 116,494 miles
Pass 10 Dec 2020 114,460 miles
Fail 6 Nov 2020 114,325 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover missing (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Rear Suspension rod ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt both side (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both front & both rear (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

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

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

fuel pipe & brake pipe corroded

Pass 7 Apr 2019 112,325 miles
Pass 27 Mar 2018 109,142 miles
Pass 3 Apr 2017 107,579 miles

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Offside Rear Inner Body has slight corrosion sill (6.1.B.2)

engine cover fitted & under cover fitted

Pass 26 Mar 2016 104,992 miles

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Offside Front Upper Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Inner Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

engine cover fitted & under cover fitted

Pass 31 Mar 2015 101,425 miles

near side front tyre worn inner edge

off side front tyre worn inner edge

off side rear tyre slight cracking

Pass 27 Feb 2014 92,546 miles

Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Pass 16 Feb 2013 93,023 miles
Pass 24 Feb 2012 83,621 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

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

Pass 25 Feb 2011 76,222 miles
Fail 25 Feb 2011 76,222 miles

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

Pass 17 Feb 2010 68,651 miles

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

Pass 6 Feb 2009 58,456 miles
Pass 11 Feb 2008 49,673 miles

slight damage to offside front tyre outer wall

tyre wear

Pass 4 Jan 2008 49,347 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Rear Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

Nearside Rear Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bearing (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bearing (2.4.G.2)

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.C.1b)

Pass 5 Jan 2007 43,966 miles
Pass 11 Jan 2006 37,193 miles
Fail 16 Dec 2005 37,171 miles

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

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

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 VVM 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 87%.

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 VVM, 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.

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What year was M5 VVM registered?

M5 VVM is a 2001 BMW M5, first registered on 17 January 2001.

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