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RKZ 811

2001 BMW M5

Silver Petrol 4941cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires19 Feb 2027
Tests23 (21 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate91.3%

Mileage

96,797 mi
Last recorded96,797 miles
Recorded on20 Feb 2026
Typical for 2001 BMW M593,301 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationRKZ 811
MakeBMW
ModelM5
Year2001
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine4,941cc

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MOT History

21 pass 2 fail
Pass 20 Feb 2026 96,797 miles

Rear both sides sill slightly corroded

Rear diff oil leak

Pass 8 Feb 2025 96,344 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Rear both sides sill slightly corroded

Pass 25 Jan 2024 95,844 miles

Rear Both sides inner sill slight corroded

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 24 Jan 2023 94,873 miles
Pass 20 Jan 2022 94,018 miles
Pass 20 Jan 2021 93,206 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Lower Fuel Pipe/s corroded ()

Fail 20 Jan 2021 93,206 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Nearside Lower Fuel Pipe/s corroded ()

Offside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Pass 8 Jul 2019 91,058 miles

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 7 Jul 2018 88,660 miles
Pass 19 Jul 2017 85,370 miles
Pass 17 Jul 2016 81,315 miles

Nearside Front Lower Front suspension ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt front and o/s/f lower front (2.4.G.2)

Pass 6 Jun 2015 79,321 miles

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

Pass 11 Jun 2014 78,709 miles
Pass 11 Jun 2013 77,894 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)

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

both rear tyre treads worn on inside edges

engine warning lamp showing on dash

Fail 6 Jun 2013 77,875 miles

Nearside Front Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Offside Front Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

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)

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

both rear tyre treads worn on inside edges

engine warning lamp showing on dash

Pass 8 Jun 2012 77,475 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)

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

Pass 15 Jun 2011 76,643 miles

offside nearside rear tyres half worn

Pass 15 Jul 2010 71,048 miles
Pass 24 Jul 2009 61,573 miles
Pass 25 Jul 2008 51,221 miles

both rear tyres small cracked intyre tread advised.

Pass 24 Jul 2007 40,487 miles

Offside Rear Upper Anti-roll bar has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Pass 30 Aug 2006 29,846 miles
Pass 27 Jul 2006 29,845 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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RKZ 811 is a 2001 BMW M5 in Silver with a 4,941cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 91.3%.

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 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 RKZ 811, 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 RKZ 811 registered?

RKZ 811 is a 2001 BMW M5, first registered on 20 December 2001.

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