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PG51 EYL

2001 BMW M5

Blue Petrol 4941cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires3 Jul 2027
Tests24 (19 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate79.2%

Mileage

123,789 mi
Last recorded123,789 miles
Recorded on4 Jul 2026
Typical for 2001 BMW M593,301 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationPG51 EYL
MakeBMW
ModelM5
Year2001
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine4,941cc

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MOT History

19 pass 5 fail
Pass 4 Jul 2026 123,789 miles
Pass 1 Jul 2025 123,102 miles
Fail 1 Jul 2025 123,102 miles

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

Pass 5 Oct 2022 121,130 miles
Pass 5 Jul 2021 115,832 miles
Pass 20 Jul 2020 112,821 miles
Pass 3 Jul 2019 110,986 miles
Fail 3 Jul 2019 110,986 miles

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

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

Pass 6 Jul 2018 108,116 miles
Pass 8 Jul 2017 105,177 miles

both front tyres slight wear on edges

both rear jacking points corroded

front and rear brake pipes slightly corroded

Pass 16 Jul 2016 101,940 miles

both front tyres wearing on outer edges

Fail 14 Jul 2016 101,940 miles

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

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

both front tyres wearing on outer edges

Pass 6 Jul 2015 97,730 miles

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

Pass 30 Jul 2014 93,735 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 15 Mar 2013 85,423 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)

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

Fail 7 Mar 2013 85,423 miles

Offside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

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

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)

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

Pass 18 Feb 2012 77,840 miles

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

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

both front tyres uneven wear

Pass 11 Feb 2011 62,945 miles
Fail 11 Feb 2011 62,948 miles

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.C.1b)

Pass 26 Jun 2010 60,848 miles
Pass 29 May 2009 56,571 miles
Pass 18 Jul 2008 53,416 miles
Pass 23 Jul 2007 45,726 miles
Pass 14 Sep 2006 36,378 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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PG51 EYL 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 79.2%.

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 PG51 EYL, 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 PG51 EYL registered?

PG51 EYL is a 2001 BMW M5, first registered on 16 November 2001.

Is PG51 EYL safe to buy?

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