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S17 VCS

2001 BMW M5

Silver Petrol 4941cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires27 Apr 2027
Tests21 (20 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate95.2%

Mileage

215,858 mi
Last recorded215,858 miles
Recorded on28 Apr 2026
Typical for 2001 BMW M593,301 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationS17 VCS
MakeBMW
ModelM5
Year2001
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine4,941cc

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MOT History

20 pass 1 fail
Pass 28 Apr 2026 215,858 miles

minor oil leak

washer slightly poor

Pass 24 Mar 2025 213,789 miles

both front tyres cracking

minor oil leak

minor oil leak

n/s/f drop link dust cover slightly worn

Pass 19 Mar 2024 210,187 miles
Pass 11 Feb 2023 207,058 miles

washer slightly poor

Pass 8 Feb 2022 203,978 miles

both headlight image slightly poor

n/s/f lower arm rear most bush slightly worn

Pass 23 Feb 2021 201,089 miles

centre fuel pipe corroded

Pass 20 Feb 2020 199,310 miles
Pass 6 Feb 2019 196,874 miles

both rear brake pipes corroded

Pass 3 Feb 2018 195,693 miles
Pass 4 Feb 2017 193,544 miles

front to rear brake pipes corroded

slight play off side track rod end

Pass 22 Feb 2016 191,508 miles

Front to rear and rear brake pipes slightly corroded.

Stone damage to windscreen.

Pass 3 Mar 2015 187,920 miles

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

Pass 3 Mar 2014 180,335 miles

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.

Pass 1 Mar 2013 168,699 miles

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)

Pass 2 Mar 2012 159,948 miles

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)

Pass 5 Nov 2010 152,005 miles
Pass 17 Jul 2009 131,653 miles

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

nearside front tyre worn on inner edge (secondary tread).

Pass 4 Apr 2008 115,069 miles
Pass 4 Apr 2007 92,776 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Pass 5 Apr 2006 67,764 miles
Fail 5 Apr 2006 67,764 miles

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.

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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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?

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