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ML51 MHA

2001 BMW M5

Black Petrol 4941cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires28 Aug 2026
Tests22 (15 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate68.2%

Mileage

88,314 mi
Last recorded88,314 miles
Recorded on29 Aug 2025
Typical for 2001 BMW M593,301 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationML51 MHA
MakeBMW
ModelM5
Year2001
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine4,941cc

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MOT History

15 pass 7 fail
Pass 29 Aug 2025 88,314 miles

little reserve travel at handbrake lever

Pass 28 Jun 2024 88,132 miles

Undertrays fitted obstructing view of some of the underside

Pass 1 Nov 2023 88,021 miles
Pass 26 Mar 2021 81,554 miles

Nearside Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material front to rear (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Rear Upper Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material front to rear (1.1.11 (c))

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

Fail 23 Mar 2021 81,536 miles

Exhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c))

Exhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds default limits (8.2.1.2 (b))

Exhaust carbon monoxide content at idle exceeds default limits (8.2.1.2 (b))

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Nearside Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material front to rear (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Rear Upper Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material front to rear (1.1.11 (c))

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

Pass 30 Jan 2020 80,490 miles

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material covered in grease (1.1.11 (c))

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

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material slight corrosion (1.1.11 (c))

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

Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured both rear indicator (4.4.3 (a))

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Undertray not fully secure engine undertray not fully secure (8.1.1 (b) (i))

rear differential oil leak

Fail 28 Jan 2020 80,484 miles

Nearside Front Direction indicator not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens so that the light output is severely reduced (4.1.4 (b))

Registration plate lamp missing in the case of a single lamp or all lamps both lights not working (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material slight corrosion (1.1.11 (c))

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

Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured both rear indicator (4.4.3 (a))

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Undertray not fully secure engine undertray not fully secure (8.1.1 (b) (i))

rear differential oil leak

Pass 5 Nov 2018 77,561 miles

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

Nearside Fuel pipes

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

Rear Oil leak (poss diff)

Pass 8 Jun 2017 75,806 miles

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

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

Fail 8 Jun 2017 75,806 miles

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

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Offside Front Direction indicator not working (1.4.A.2c)

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

Pass 28 Apr 2016 75,369 miles
Pass 7 Apr 2015 73,784 miles
Fail 1 Apr 2015 73,762 miles

Nearside Front Steering pivot point has excessive play (2.2.B.1g)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Fail 9 Oct 2013 73,547 miles

Nearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Pass 9 Oct 2013 73,547 miles
Fail 12 Jun 2013 73,506 miles

Front passenger door cannot be opened from inside the vehicle (6.2.B.1b)

Front passenger door cannot be opened from outside the vehicle (6.2.B.1b)

Nearside Body has a sharp edge caused by damage (6.1.C.1)

Rear passenger door cannot be opened from outside the vehicle (6.2.B.1c)

Fail 11 Jun 2013 73,488 miles

Front passenger door cannot be opened from inside the vehicle (6.2.B.1b)

Front passenger door cannot be opened from outside the vehicle (6.2.B.1b)

Nearside Rear passenger door cannot be opened from outside the vehicle (6.2.B.1c)

Nearside Body has a sharp edge caused by corrosion (6.1.C.1) DANGEROUS

Pass 17 May 2012 69,130 miles
Pass 14 Aug 2010 60,312 miles

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

Pass 29 Jul 2009 48,126 miles
Pass 28 Jan 2008 53,017 miles
Pass 18 Nov 2006 67,866 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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ML51 MHA is a 2001 BMW M5 in Black with a 4,941cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68.2%.

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 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 ML51 MHA, 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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ML51 MHA is a 2001 BMW M5, first registered on 28 September 2001.

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