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NG51 JTX

2001 BMW M5

Blue Petrol 4941cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires27 Apr 2027
Tests24 (22 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate91.7%

Mileage

113,845 mi
Last recorded113,845 miles
Recorded on28 Apr 2026
Typical for 2001 BMW M593,301 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationNG51 JTX
MakeBMW
ModelM5
Year2001
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine4,941cc

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MOT History

22 pass 2 fail
Pass 28 Apr 2026 113,845 miles

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

Covers fitted obscuring some components

Nearside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Pass 24 Apr 2025 113,708 miles

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

Covers fitted obscuring some components

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Pass 25 Mar 2024 113,386 miles

All brake discs corrosion setting in

Engine bay covers and under covers fitted obscuring some components

Nearside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Nearside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Offside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Offside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

Pass 25 Mar 2023 112,832 miles

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

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

Pass 20 Jan 2022 112,657 miles
Fail 15 Jan 2022 112,655 miles

Front Headlamp aim too low Both sides (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Front Brake pipe leaking on a hydraulic braking system (1.1.11 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Service brake efficiency less than 50% of the required value (1.2.2 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Pass 19 Dec 2020 112,310 miles
Pass 14 Dec 2019 111,135 miles
Pass 22 Dec 2018 106,556 miles

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

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

Pass 6 Jan 2018 105,827 miles

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

Front Brake pipe slightly corroded To rears both side (3.6.B.2c)

Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive Both side outer sills (2.4.A.3)

Pass 17 Dec 2016 104,675 miles

Brake pipe slightly corroded Both sides front to rear (3.6.B.2c)

Rear Both side outer edge tyre cracking slightly

Pass 19 Dec 2015 102,969 miles

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

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

Fail 27 Dec 2014 100,468 miles

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

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 27 Dec 2014 100,468 miles

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

Pass 10 Jan 2014 96,393 miles

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

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

Pass 5 Jan 2013 92,649 miles

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

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

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

Pass 21 Dec 2011 88,022 miles

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

Pass 6 Jan 2011 83,242 miles

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

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

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

both front brake discs slightly worn

Pass 12 Aug 2010 83,139 miles

Front Anti-roll bar has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Front brake discs scored

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

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

Pass 8 Dec 2009 80,678 miles

Offside Front Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Pass 9 Feb 2009 75,888 miles
Pass 2 Feb 2008 70,791 miles
Pass 20 Feb 2007 63,390 miles
Pass 16 Feb 2006 44,967 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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NG51 JTX is a 2001 BMW M5 in Blue with a 4,941cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 24 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 91.7%.

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 performed better than the average for its year.

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 NG51 JTX, 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 NG51 JTX registered?

NG51 JTX is a 2001 BMW M5, first registered on 30 November 2001.

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