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RLZ 5515

2001 BMW M5

Blue Petrol 4941cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires16 Jan 2014
Tests6 (5 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate83.3%

Mileage

72,633 mi
Last recorded72,633 miles
Recorded on31 Dec 2012
Typical for 2001 BMW M593,301 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationRLZ 5515
MakeBMW
ModelM5
Year2001
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine4,941cc

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MOT History

5 pass 1 fail
Pass 31 Dec 2012 72,633 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Pass 13 Jan 2012 58,984 miles
Pass 8 Jan 2011 50,039 miles

brake pipes and ferrules corroded

front and rear number plates faded

front tyres wearing on edges

offside rear tyre on legal limit and has cuts in the tread

slight play in steering

slight play offside rear anti roll bar drop link

Pass 9 Jan 2010 46,254 miles

Fuel cap seal starting to deteriorate.

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Offside front foglamp lens is cracked.

Fail 9 Jan 2010 46,254 miles

Fuel cap seal starting to deteriorate.

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Offside front foglamp lens is cracked.

Pass 17 Jan 2009 40,514 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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RLZ 5515 is a 2001 BMW M5 in Blue with a 4,941cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 6 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 83.3%.

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 RLZ 5515, 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 RLZ 5515 registered?

RLZ 5515 is a 2001 BMW M5, first registered on 31 December 2001.

Is RLZ 5515 safe to buy?

The MOT history for RLZ 5515 shows 6 tests with a 83.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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