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MIG 1474

2001 BMW M5

Blue Petrol 4941cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires10 Sep 2026
Tests21 (17 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate81%

Mileage

89,305 mi
Last recorded89,305 miles
Recorded on20 Aug 2025
Typical for 2001 BMW M593,301 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationMIG 1474
MakeBMW
ModelM5
Year2001
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine4,941cc

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MOT History

17 pass 4 fail
Pass 20 Aug 2025 89,305 miles

Fuel Pipe/s corroded front to rear ()

Nearside Rear Upper Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated rear arm (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material by jacking point (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive jacking point area (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Pass 11 Sep 2024 86,939 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play Rear (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 10 Jan 2024 86,184 miles
Fail 10 Jan 2024 86,181 miles

Offside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Nearside Rear Inner Tyre has ply or cords exposed Side wall (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Inner Tyre has ply or cords exposed Side wall (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Side repeater slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Pass 6 Sep 2022 83,376 miles
Pass 13 Sep 2021 81,389 miles
Pass 24 Sep 2020 80,223 miles
Pass 25 Sep 2019 79,346 miles
Fail 25 Sep 2019 79,346 miles

Offside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Side repeater incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

Pass 21 Sep 2018 76,677 miles
Pass 19 Sep 2017 74,896 miles
Fail 18 Sep 2017 74,895 miles

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

Pass 6 Oct 2016 74,442 miles
Pass 16 Aug 2013 60,336 miles

rear number plate damaged

Pass 8 Oct 2012 56,870 miles

rear discs corroded

rear tyres nearly on wear bars

steering clonk

stone chip windscreen

Fail 1 Oct 2012 56,864 miles

Offside Front Drag link end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

rear discs corroded

rear tyres nearly on wear bars

steering clonk

stone chip windscreen

Pass 29 Sep 2011 52,773 miles

centre front steering arm has slight movement

Pass 12 Aug 2009 49,382 miles

Exhaust noisy (7.1.4)

Pass 7 Feb 2008 38,123 miles
Pass 13 Mar 2007 34,508 miles

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

m5 logo badge missing from offside front wheel valve cap

Pass 29 Jun 2005 33,941 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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MIG 1474 is a 2001 BMW M5 in Blue with a 4,941cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 81%.

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 MIG 1474, 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 MIG 1474 registered?

MIG 1474 is a 2001 BMW M5, first registered on 1 September 2001.

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