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NAM 805S

2001 BMW M5

Blue Petrol 4941cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires27 Mar 2027
Tests22 (17 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate77.3%

Mileage

78,937 mi
Last recorded78,937 miles
Recorded on27 Mar 2026
Typical for 2001 BMW M593,301 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationNAM 805S
MakeBMW
ModelM5
Year2001
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine4,941cc

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MOT History

17 pass 5 fail
Pass 27 Mar 2026 78,937 miles
Pass 28 Mar 2025 78,667 miles
Pass 16 Aug 2022
Pass 29 Jun 2021 76,461 miles

Lower sill covers fitted

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

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

Pass 24 Jan 2020 76,301 miles
Fail 16 Jan 2020 76,299 miles

Windscreen damaged and affecting the driver's view of an obligatory external mirror (3.2 (a) (ii))

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Nearside Front Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Upper Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Pass 8 Feb 2019 76,267 miles
Fail 8 Feb 2019 76,267 miles

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Pass 4 Aug 2016 76,246 miles

Brake pipe slightly corroded Front to rear pipes (3.6.B.2c)

N/S/F Tyre wearing on outer edge

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 19 Mar 2015 72,205 miles

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

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Fail 24 Mar 2014 69,326 miles

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

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

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

Pass 24 Mar 2014 69,326 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)

Pass 21 Mar 2013 65,806 miles
Pass 23 Mar 2012 63,037 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)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 25 Mar 2011 57,854 miles

Nearside Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Fail 23 Mar 2011 57,854 miles

Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Parking brake lever ratchet mechanism is broken (3.1.5)

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

Nearside Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Fail 25 Feb 2010 54,792 miles

Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

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

O/S/F Brake disc distorted

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

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Windscreen has a sticker or other obstruction encroaching into the swept area by more than 40mm outside zone 'A' (8.3.1e)

Pass 25 Feb 2010 54,792 miles

Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

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

O/S/F Brake disc distorted

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

Pass 26 Mar 2009 51,285 miles
Pass 14 Feb 2008 46,524 miles
Pass 14 Feb 2007 42,083 miles

Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1a)

offside front tyre wearing badley on outer edge and close to exposing inner cords(replace soon)

parking brake performance slightly low

sill covers fitted

Pass 22 Feb 2006 40,783 miles

Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1a)

nearside front tyre wearing slightly on edges

offside front tyre wearing badley on outer edge

sill covers fitted

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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NAM 805S is a 2001 BMW M5 in Blue with a 4,941cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 77.3%.

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 NAM 805S, 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

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What year was NAM 805S registered?

NAM 805S is a 2001 BMW M5, first registered on 30 January 2001.

Is NAM 805S safe to buy?

The MOT history for NAM 805S shows 22 tests with a 77.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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