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M5 WFJ

2001 BMW M5

Blue Petrol 4941cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires18 Jun 2024
Tests17 (15 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate88.2%

Mileage

154,678 mi
Last recorded154,678 miles
Recorded on10 Jun 2023
Typical for 2001 BMW M593,301 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

15 pass 2 fail
Pass 10 Jun 2023 154,678 miles
Pass 18 Jun 2022 148,784 miles

Offside Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive outer sill jacking area (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge all four inner and outer tread (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 19 Jun 2021 143,301 miles
Pass 23 Jul 2019 141,660 miles
Fail 10 Apr 2018 141,656 miles

Brake pipe excessively corroded Front to rear brake pipe corroded were it goes through two bend at rear of floor near the sill. (3.6.B.2c)

Electrical wiring inadequately supported Lambda sensor wiring post cat hanging down both sides of exhaust. (1.9.2a)

Emissions not tested Due to holes and leakage, MIL light also on. (7.4.B.1)

Exhaust system not adequately supported Centre section clamps rotted through on N/S near rear of transmission. (7.1.1)

Offside Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.C.1b)

Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded Pipes to both sides of rear brakes badly corroded beneath rear subframe/diff assy. (3.6.B.2c)

Front jacking mounts corroded both sides.

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

Nearside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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

Offside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Pass 25 Jun 2016 139,173 miles

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Pass 17 Jun 2015 133,983 miles
Pass 14 Apr 2014 123,345 miles

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

Fuel pipe/s corroded

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

Fail 2 Apr 2014 123,319 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Outer Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

Nearside Outer Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

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

Fuel pipe/s corroded

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

both front head lamp inner reflectors loose

centre exhaust both clamps broken

n/s hand brake effort low

Pass 4 Feb 2013 117,128 miles

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

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

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

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

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

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

Pass 14 Jan 2012 114,804 miles

surface corrosion on brake discs

Pass 7 Jan 2011 112,236 miles

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

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

Pass 12 Mar 2010 110,347 miles
Pass 5 Jan 2009 108,142 miles

Nearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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

Nearside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Front Brake hose slightly chafed (3.6.B.4d)

Offside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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

Offside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Pass 5 Jan 2008 101,944 miles

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

Pass 3 Jan 2007 95,605 miles
Pass 5 Jan 2006 80,189 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 WFJ is a 2001 BMW M5 in Blue with a 4,941cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 88.2%.

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 WFJ, 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 WFJ registered?

M5 WFJ is a 2001 BMW M5, first registered on 11 October 2001.

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