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OW51 KJN

2001 BMW M5

Grey Petrol 4941cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires7 Apr 2010
Tests5 (4 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

104,206 mi
Last recorded104,206 miles
Recorded on8 Apr 2009
Typical for 2001 BMW M593,301 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationOW51 KJN
MakeBMW
ModelM5
Year2001
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine4,941cc

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MOT History

4 pass 1 fail
Pass 8 Apr 2009 104,206 miles
Pass 4 Mar 2008 97,484 miles
Pass 29 Mar 2007 83,319 miles
Pass 13 Oct 2005 62,157 miles

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

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

Fail 13 Oct 2005 62,157 miles

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

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

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

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

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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OW51 KJN is a 2001 BMW M5 in Grey with a 4,941cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 5 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

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 OW51 KJN, 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 OW51 KJN?

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What year was OW51 KJN registered?

OW51 KJN is a 2001 BMW M5, first registered on 10 October 2001.

Is OW51 KJN safe to buy?

The MOT history for OW51 KJN shows 5 tests with a 80% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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