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P555 JDW

2001 BMW M5

Blue Petrol 4941cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires6 Jun 2024
Tests22 (17 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate77.3%

Mileage

147,404 mi
Last recorded147,404 miles
Recorded on18 May 2023
Typical for 2001 BMW M593,301 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP555 JDW
MakeBMW
ModelM5
Year2001
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine4,941cc

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MOT History

17 pass 5 fail
Pass 18 May 2023 147,404 miles

both front metal brake pipes corroded, covered in grease

both rear brake flexi hoses deteriorated

both rear inner sills scabby with corrosion

n/s/f tyre's outer sidewall perished/ cracked

o/s/r shock misting of oil

Pass 7 Jun 2022 147,064 miles
Fail 9 May 2022 147,063 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

Front Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Front Windscreen wiper not working (3.4 (a))

front metal brake pipes corroding , covered in grease

Pass 6 May 2021 146,260 miles

o/s/r tyre's getting low 2/3mm

Pass 10 Jul 2019 144,519 miles

Central Front Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 9 Jul 2018 143,280 miles
Fail 2 Jul 2018 143,228 miles

Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded above axle (1.1.11 (c))

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Pass 27 Jun 2017 141,817 miles

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

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

Offside Front Nail in tyre ()

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

Pass 20 Jun 2016 138,803 miles
Pass 17 Jun 2015 135,076 miles

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

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

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

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

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

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

Pass 18 Jun 2014 124,653 miles
Fail 17 Jun 2014 124,651 miles

Offside Rear coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

Pass 14 Jun 2013 111,482 miles
Pass 19 Jun 2012 94,415 miles
Fail 19 Jun 2012 94,415 miles

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Pass 18 May 2011 80,469 miles

NEAR SIDE FRONT LOWER ADDITIONAL LAMP NOT ILLUMINATING THERE IS A BURNING SMELL WHEN TURNED ON

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Fail 18 May 2011 80,468 miles

Offside Front Brake hose twisted (3.6.B.4c)

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

NEAR SIDE FRONT LOWER ADDITIONAL LAMP NOT ILLUMINATING THERE IS A BURNING SMELL WHEN TURNED ON

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Pass 2 Jun 2010 70,365 miles

Offside Front Brake hose slightly chafed (3.6.B.4d)

Pass 9 Jun 2009 65,986 miles
Pass 10 Jun 2008 60,177 miles
Pass 18 Jun 2007 54,339 miles
Pass 15 Jun 2006 46,674 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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P555 JDW 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 P555 JDW, 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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P555 JDW is a 2001 BMW M5, first registered on 31 July 2001.

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