MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
141,697 miSignificantly above average — investigate
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Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))
Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
exhaust noisy
Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)
Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)
n/s/f seat belt slow to return
Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
Offside Front Braking system leaking (3.6.A.1)
n/s/f seat belt slow to return
Offside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)
both rear control arm bushes starting to split
long handbrake travel
nearside front tyre close to limit outer edge
offside front tyre on 1.6mm outer edge
stone chip windscreen
Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)
both rear control arm bushes starting to split
long handbrake travel
low parking brake effort
nearside front tyre close to limit outer edge
offside front tyre on 1.6mm outer edge
stone chip windscreen
Rear differential leaking quite badly
Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)
Offside Rear Anti-roll bar attachment bracket/mounting fractured (2.4.G.1)
Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
Near side rear anti-roll bar bracket fractured - rectified at time of test
Nearside Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)
Offside Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)
Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
How Reliable is the BMW M5?
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Top MOT Failure Points
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RF51 EBZ is a 2001 BMW M5 in Black with a 4,941cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.3%.
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 RF51 EBZ, 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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What year was RF51 EBZ registered?
RF51 EBZ is a 2001 BMW M5, first registered on 19 December 2001.
Is RF51 EBZ safe to buy?
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