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M5 XVB

2001 BMW M5

Blue Petrol 4941cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires1 Jun 2024
Tests30 (17 pass, 13 fail)
Pass rate56.7%

Mileage

93,856 mi
Last recorded93,856 miles
Recorded on2 Jun 2023
Typical for 2001 BMW M593,301 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

17 pass 13 fail
Pass 2 Jun 2023 93,856 miles

Front Oil leak, but not excessive Engine oil leak (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Nearside rear and near side front sill corroded

Fail 31 May 2023 93,854 miles

Nearside Rear Fuel pipe damaged Front to rear badly corroded (6.1.3 (c) (ii))

Nearside Rear Parking (secondary brake) on a single line braking system has inadequate effort at a wheel NEAR SIDE REAR LOW ON EFFORT (1.3.1 (a) (i))

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Front Oil leak, but not excessive Engine oil leak (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Nearside rear and near side front sill corroded

Pass 3 May 2022 93,729 miles
Fail 9 Feb 2022 93,730 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

Nearside Front Headlamp levelling device inoperative (4.1.5 (a))

Offside Front Headlamp levelling device inoperative (4.1.5 (a))

Fuel Pipe/s corroded ()

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 4 Dec 2020 93,328 miles
Fail 27 Nov 2020 93,325 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Nearside Rear Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure inner wall (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Pass 31 May 2019 92,985 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))

Fail 28 May 2019 92,984 miles

Central Rear Oil leaking excessively from transmission DIFF (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

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))

Pass 18 May 2018 92,415 miles

ENGINE MANAGEMENT LIGHT ON

Rear Oil leak DIFF ()

Fail 17 May 2018 92,411 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

ENGINE MANAGEMENT LIGHT ON

Rear Oil leak DIFF ()

Pass 24 May 2017 92,266 miles

Oil leak FROM DIFF ()

Fail 23 May 2017 92,266 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

ENGINE MANAGEMENT LIGHT ON

Oil leak FROM DIFF ()

Pass 23 May 2016 91,785 miles

ENGINE MANAGEMENT LIGHT ON

N/S/REAR CHILD SEAT FITTED

OIL LEAKS

Fail 19 May 2016 91,784 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

ENGINE MANAGEMENT LIGHT ON

N/S/REAR CHILD SEAT FITTED

OIL LEAKS

Pass 8 May 2015 91,540 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Nearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Oil leak

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

engine management light on

Fail 7 May 2015 91,540 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Nearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Oil leak

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

engine management light on

Pass 8 May 2014 91,057 miles

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Fail 7 May 2014 91,057 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Oil leak

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 20 Apr 2013 90,168 miles

Oil leak

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

engine management light on

Fail 9 Apr 2013 90,167 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Oil leak

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

engine management light on

Pass 3 May 2012 89,876 miles

engine management light on

Fail 2 May 2012 89,876 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low and too far to the right. (1.8)

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

engine management light on

Pass 5 May 2011 86,793 miles
Pass 5 May 2010 83,826 miles

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)

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

Pass 1 May 2009 80,893 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)

Fail 1 May 2009 80,893 miles

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

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

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

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)

Pass 8 May 2008 79,372 miles
Fail 6 May 2008 79,372 miles

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

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

Pass 2 May 2007 76,257 miles
Pass 2 May 2006 74,125 miles

slight play n/s/r link rod

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 XVB is a 2001 BMW M5 in Blue with a 4,941cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 30 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 56.7%.

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 a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

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 XVB, 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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M5 XVB is a 2001 BMW M5, first registered on 22 March 2001.

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