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RV51 ZJX

2001 BMW M5

Black Petrol 4941cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires6 Apr 2026
Tests18 (16 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate88.9%

Mileage

82,407 mi
Last recorded82,407 miles
Recorded on7 Apr 2025
Typical for 2001 BMW M593,301 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationRV51 ZJX
MakeBMW
ModelM5
Year2001
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine4,941cc

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MOT History

16 pass 2 fail
Pass 7 Apr 2025 82,407 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Lower Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 3,5mm (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin appear low (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 3,5mm (5.2.3 (e))

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

Fail 4 Apr 2025 83,397 miles

Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Lower Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 3,5mm (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin appear low (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 3,5mm (5.2.3 (e))

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

Pass 22 Mar 2024 81,300 miles

Fuel hose deteriorated (6.1.3 (c) (ii))

Nearside Fuel Pipe/s corroded ()

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

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

Pass 30 Jul 2019 81,059 miles

Nearside Fuel Pipe/s corroded ()

Nearside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Offside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Pass 11 Jun 2018 80,788 miles

Nearside Fuel Pipe/s corroded ()

Nearside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Offside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 30 May 2017 80,260 miles

Nearside Fuel Pipe/s corroded ()

Oil leak ()

under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Fail 5 May 2017 80,253 miles

Nearside Drag link end ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

Offside Drag link end ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

Nearside Fuel Pipe/s corroded ()

Nearside Steering system lightly rubbing (2.2.D.2a)

Offside Steering system lightly rubbing (2.2.D.2a)

under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 24 Oct 2015 79,453 miles
Pass 21 Nov 2014 73,737 miles

Inner Front Anti-roll bar has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Drag link end ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

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

Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1a)

slight play/splitting n/s o/s front lower suspension arm inner stab bushes

Pass 8 Nov 2013 70,131 miles
Pass 12 Nov 2012 66,836 miles
Pass 21 Nov 2011 62,186 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Fuel pipe/s corroded

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 17 Nov 2010 58,221 miles
Pass 27 Nov 2009 50,527 miles
Pass 11 Sep 2009 50,115 miles

N/s/f lower corner trim damaged and loose.

Pass 30 Aug 2008 46,640 miles
Pass 21 Jan 2008 45,351 miles
Pass 9 Jun 2006 43,279 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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RV51 ZJX is a 2001 BMW M5 in Black with a 4,941cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 88.9%.

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 RV51 ZJX, 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 RV51 ZJX registered?

RV51 ZJX is a 2001 BMW M5, first registered on 26 October 2001.

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