MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
174,438 miSignificantly above average — investigate
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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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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)
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)
corrosion on rear brake discs
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
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.
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.
Offside Front Seat belt retracting mechanism defective (5.2.5b)
N/S FRONT TYRE WORN LOW ON EDGE
O/S FRONT TYRE WORN VERY LOW ON OUTER EDGE
LOW EFFORT ON O/S REAR PARKING BRAKE
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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.
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N30 REA is a 2001 BMW M5, first registered on 20 June 2001.
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