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RE51 VLC

2001 BMW M5

Blue Petrol 4941cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires25 Oct 2012
Tests7 (5 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

26,093 mi
Last recorded26,093 miles
Recorded on26 Oct 2011
Typical for 2001 BMW M593,301 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationRE51 VLC
MakeBMW
ModelM5
Year2001
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine4,941cc

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MOT History

5 pass 2 fail
Pass 26 Oct 2011 26,093 miles

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

Fail 26 Oct 2011 26,093 miles

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

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

Pass 4 Mar 2009 23,243 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 3 Mar 2009 23,243 miles

Nearside 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)

Pass 27 Feb 2008 21,480 miles

cut in nearside rear tyre outer side wall, tyre wearing low in the centre

lift in both front suspension top strut mounts

nearside front tyre wearing on inner edge

offside door mirror glass cracked

offside front tyre wearing on outer edge

rear diff leaking oil

unable to check certain items due to plastic shielding

Pass 16 Feb 2007 18,780 miles

both front tyres starting to wear on inner edges

nearside front fog light lens broken

nearside rear tyre outer side wall damaged

rear axle leaking

unable to test certain items due to plastic shielding

Pass 27 Jan 2006 17,043 miles

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

Unable to see some testable items due to plastic shielding

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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RE51 VLC is a 2001 BMW M5 in Blue with a 4,941cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 7 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 71.4%.

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 RE51 VLC, 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 RE51 VLC registered?

RE51 VLC is a 2001 BMW M5, first registered on 28 September 2001.

Is RE51 VLC safe to buy?

The MOT history for RE51 VLC shows 7 tests with a 71.4% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

Does RE51 VLC have outstanding finance?

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