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N5 JRT

2001 BMW M5

Blue Petrol 4941cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires27 May 2027
Tests27 (21 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate77.8%

Mileage

93,236 mi
Last recorded93,236 miles
Recorded on28 May 2026
Typical for 2001 BMW M593,301 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationN5 JRT
MakeBMW
ModelM5
Year2001
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine4,941cc

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MOT History

21 pass 6 fail
Pass 28 May 2026 93,236 miles

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

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

Offside Rear Upper Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (Rearmost arm) (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Fail 26 May 2026 93,235 miles

Nearside Front Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Fluid leak, but not excessive (Differential)fny (8.4.1 (a) (i))

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

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

Offside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

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

Pass 13 Mar 2025 91,489 miles

Fluid leak, but not excessive (Differential) (8.4.1 (a) (i))

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

Nearside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

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

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

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

Offside Rear Upper Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (Rearmost arm) (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 5 Mar 2024 89,117 miles

Fluid leak, but not excessive (Differential) (8.4.1 (a) (i))

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

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

Offside Rear Upper Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (Rearmost arm) (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 27 Mar 2023 86,847 miles

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

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

Offside Rear Upper Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (Rearmost arm) (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Rear Fluid leak, but not excessive (Differential) (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Fail 27 Mar 2023 86,846 miles

Fuel cap/sealing device missing (6.1.3 (b) (i))

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

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

Offside Rear Upper Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (Rearmost arm) (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Rear Fluid leak, but not excessive (Differential) (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 15 Mar 2022 84,777 miles

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

Offside Rear Upper Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (Rearmost arm) (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Rear Fluid leak, but not excessive (Differential) (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 30 Mar 2021 82,112 miles

Central Rear Oil leak, but not excessive Differential seal weeping. (8.4.1 (a) (i))

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

Nearside Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

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

Offside Rear Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Fail 23 Mar 2021 82,111 miles

Offside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Central Rear Oil leak, but not excessive Differential seal weeping. (8.4.1 (a) (i))

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

Nearside Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

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

Offside Rear Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Pass 16 Mar 2020 79,783 miles

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

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

Pass 19 Mar 2019 76,691 miles
Fail 18 Mar 2019 76,684 miles

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar attachment bracket/mounting fractured (5.3.3 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage fractured (5.3.3 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 12 Mar 2018 73,327 miles
Pass 14 Mar 2017 69,304 miles

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

Pass 10 Mar 2016 65,258 miles
Pass 23 Mar 2015 62,645 miles

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

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

Pass 19 Mar 2014 58,116 miles

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

Fail 18 Mar 2014 58,116 miles

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

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

Pass 26 Mar 2013 53,587 miles
Pass 28 Mar 2012 50,859 miles
Pass 29 Mar 2011 47,942 miles
Fail 28 Mar 2011 47,942 miles

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

Pass 23 Mar 2010 44,739 miles

Some smear to wipers.

Pass 24 Mar 2009 38,979 miles
Pass 31 Mar 2008 36,346 miles
Pass 20 Mar 2007 33,059 miles
Pass 24 Mar 2006 28,541 miles

Engine management light is on the vehicle just passed the emission test

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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N5 JRT is a 2001 BMW M5 in Blue with a 4,941cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 27 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 77.8%.

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 N5 JRT, 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 N5 JRT registered?

N5 JRT is a 2001 BMW M5, first registered on 28 March 2001.

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