MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
26,093 miBelow or average mileage for this year
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Vehicle Details
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50+ data pointsMOT History
Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (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)
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)
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
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
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.
Top MOT Failure Points
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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.
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How do I check the history of RE51 VLC?
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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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