MOT Status
ValidMileage
215,858 miSignificantly above average — investigate
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50+ data pointsMOT History
minor oil leak
washer slightly poor
both front tyres cracking
minor oil leak
minor oil leak
n/s/f drop link dust cover slightly worn
washer slightly poor
both headlight image slightly poor
n/s/f lower arm rear most bush slightly worn
centre fuel pipe corroded
both rear brake pipes corroded
front to rear brake pipes corroded
slight play off side track rod end
Front to rear and rear brake pipes slightly corroded.
Stone damage to windscreen.
Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay
Fuel pipe/s corroded
Oil leak
Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components
all 4 tyres low of tread and worn on edges
both sills have surface rust
brake pipes rusty
power steering pipes has residue
prop dougnut perished
rear subframe bushes getting soft
Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay
Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)
Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components
near side front exhaust bracket missing
propshaft front rubber coupling in poor condition
suspect both outer sills rusted at rear but unable to check due to sill covers being fitted.
Coolant leak
Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)
brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
Centre Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)
Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
nearside front tyre worn on inner edge (secondary tread).
Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)
Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar attachment bracket/mounting cracked (2.4.G.1) DANGEROUS
How Reliable is the BMW M5?
Based on 93,993 MOT tests across 8,068 vehicles.
Top MOT Failure Points
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S17 VCS is a 2001 BMW M5 in Silver with a 4,941cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 95.2%.
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 S17 VCS, 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 S17 VCS registered?
S17 VCS is a 2001 BMW M5, first registered on 19 January 2001.
Is S17 VCS safe to buy?
The MOT history for S17 VCS shows 21 tests with a 95.2% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.
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