CarVerify

Free Car Check

N30 REA

2001 BMW M5

Blue Petrol 4941cc
Search another vehicle

MOT Status

Expired
Expires2 Jan 2020
Tests21 (13 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate61.9%

Mileage

174,438 mi
Last recorded174,438 miles
Recorded on3 Jan 2019
Typical for 2001 BMW M593,301 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

4 checks still locked for this BMW
Stolen
Finance
Write-off
Keepers
Unlock full report — £4.99
Instant £30k guarantee
or single check £9.99

Not all car check providers offer a guarantee. Don't risk buying from services that can't back their data. CarVerify reports include a £30,000 finance data guarantee.

Vehicle Details

RegistrationN30 REA
MakeBMW
ModelM5
Year2001
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine4,941cc

All premium checks include

50+ data points
Finance Check (Experian) Insurance Write-off Salvage Auction Stolen Check Previous Owners Ex-Taxi, Police, NHS Mileage Anomaly Import / Export Scrapped Check Plate Changes

MOT History

13 pass 8 fail
Pass 3 Jan 2019 174,438 miles

Nearside Front Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt and offside rear ()

slight corrision on under body

under trays fitted obscuring some components

Fail 8 Oct 2018 173,897 miles

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

Nearside Rear Upper Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

plastic covers in the engine bay and vehicle underside

various body corrosion

Pass 26 Sep 2017 160,618 miles

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

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit just above 1.6mm limit (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Lower Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.2.6)

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

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit just above 1.6mm limit (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear floor/sill area corroded under sill cover

Rear coil spring corroded both sides (2.4.C.1b)

all alloy wheels corroded

both front brake pipes to hoses coated in grease

both rear floor braces corroded

engine covers,under trays and sill covers fitted

engine management light on

Pass 3 Oct 2016 149,673 miles

Offside Rear tyre cut in tread area,but no visible cords

Oil leak engine and rear diff areas ()

Power steering component(s) has slight seepage from a component steering box area damp (2.3.3b)

engine covers and under trays fitted

engine management light on

Fail 30 Sep 2016 149,605 miles

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

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

Offside Rear tyre cut in tread area,but no visible cords

Oil leak engine and rear diff areas ()

Power steering component(s) has slight seepage from a component steering box area damp (2.3.3b)

engine covers and under trays fitted

engine management light on

Pass 13 Oct 2015 133,678 miles

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

front brake pipes greased unable to fully inspect

under trays fitted

Fail 13 Oct 2015 133,678 miles

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

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

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

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

Offside Front Side repeater incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

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

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

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

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

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

front brake pipes greased unable to fully inspect

under trays fitted

Pass 16 Sep 2014 117,495 miles

Nearside Rear Upper Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Oil leak

fuel lines corroded

nsf front bumper has an hole in it

Fail 2 Sep 2014 117,120 miles

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

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

Nearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

Offside Front Tie bar/rod ball joint dust cover insecure so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

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

Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

fuel lines corroded

nsf front bumper has an hole in it

Pass 29 Jul 2013 110,889 miles

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

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

Fail 26 Jul 2013 110,889 miles

Nearside Front Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

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

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

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

Pass 31 Jul 2012 104,620 miles
Pass 26 Jul 2011 97,728 miles

corrosion on rear brake discs

Fail 20 Jul 2011 97,643 miles

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i) DANGEROUS

Offside Front brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i) DANGEROUS

corrosion on rear brake discs

Pass 30 Jul 2010 84,655 miles

Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) has slight seepage (2.3.3b)

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

front brake discs pitted.

Fail 29 Jul 2010 84,655 miles

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

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

Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) has slight seepage (2.3.3b)

front brake discs pitted.

Pass 4 Aug 2009 71,094 miles
Fail 3 Aug 2009 71,093 miles

Offside Front Seat belt retracting mechanism defective (5.2.5b)

Pass 18 Aug 2008 62,296 miles
Pass 31 Jul 2007 54,139 miles

N/S FRONT TYRE WORN LOW ON EDGE

O/S FRONT TYRE WORN VERY LOW ON OUTER EDGE

Pass 3 Aug 2006 41,935 miles

LOW EFFORT ON O/S REAR PARKING BRAKE

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
Full BMW M5 reliability report

Don't risk it. Know before you buy.

Not all vehicle check providers are the same. Some don't offer a data guarantee, which means if their information is wrong, you're on your own. Every CarVerify report is backed by a £30,000 finance data guarantee.

£30k guarantee Instant results Cancel anytime

N30 REA 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 61.9%.

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 N30 REA, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

How do I check the history of N30 REA?

You can check the full history of N30 REA by running a full vehicle check. This shows you finance, stolen, write-off, MOT history, mileage records and more.

What year was N30 REA registered?

N30 REA is a 2001 BMW M5, first registered on 20 June 2001.

Is N30 REA safe to buy?

The MOT history for N30 REA shows 21 tests with a 61.9% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

Does N30 REA have outstanding finance?

Finance checks require a premium vehicle report. This checks against all major UK finance providers to see if there is any outstanding finance on N30 REA. If you buy a car with outstanding finance, the finance company can repossess it.

No warranty or guarantee of accuracy is provided for any free data on this page. The data guarantee applies only to information obtained through the purchase of a full check.