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S7 OFJ

2001 BMW M5

Blue Petrol 4941cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires27 Nov 2026
Tests30 (21 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate70%

Mileage

107,205 mi
Last recorded107,205 miles
Recorded on28 Nov 2025
Typical for 2001 BMW M593,301 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationS7 OFJ
MakeBMW
ModelM5
Year2001
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine4,941cc

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MOT History

21 pass 9 fail
Pass 28 Nov 2025 107,205 miles

both rear inner sills started to corrode

Fail 28 Nov 2025 107,202 miles

Supplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault (7.1.6 (a))

both rear inner sills started to corrode

Pass 20 Dec 2024 104,350 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 15 Dec 2023 99,753 miles

Nearside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened corroded (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Nearside Windscreen wiper blade defective smearing (3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened corroded (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Offside Windscreen wiper blade defective smearing (3.4 (b) (i))

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view chip in screen (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 5 Jan 2023 97,427 miles

Central Front Window damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

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

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

Pass 7 Jan 2022 94,564 miles

Offside Front Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 14 Dec 2020 92,041 miles

Front Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 3 Jan 2020 89,690 miles

both front and both rear brake pipes starting to corrode slightly

Fail 2 Jan 2020 89,690 miles

Nearside Rear Upper Suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

both front and both rear brake pipes starting to corrode slightly

Pass 4 Jan 2019 86,686 miles

Front Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Fail 4 Jan 2019 86,686 miles

Front Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Pass 30 Dec 2017 84,382 miles
Fail 18 Dec 2017 84,382 miles

Nearside Rear Lower Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded At rear of outer sill (5.2.6)

Offside Rear Lower Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded At rear of outer sill (5.2.6)

Pass 4 Jan 2017 82,092 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)

Pass 15 Dec 2015 77,841 miles

Both rear indicator bulbs are fading to white

Pass 15 Dec 2014 72,825 miles
Fail 15 Dec 2014 72,825 miles

Nearside Rear rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Pass 2 Jan 2014 69,469 miles

Both front tyres are wearing on inner and outer edges

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

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

Pass 5 Jan 2013 65,095 miles

O/S front tyre wearing on inner edge

Fail 4 Jan 2013 65,092 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

O/S front tyre wearing on inner edge

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Pass 19 Dec 2011 61,338 miles
Pass 7 Jan 2011 57,542 miles

Nearside Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Offside Rear Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Pass 18 Dec 2009 53,476 miles
Fail 16 Dec 2009 53,476 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 18 Dec 2008 49,561 miles

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

steering box damp with oil

Fail 17 Dec 2008 49,561 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a lump, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

Offside Front Tyre has a lump, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

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

steering box damp with oil

Pass 3 Jan 2008 45,380 miles
Pass 4 Jan 2007 39,666 miles

N/S park brake effort low

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

Pass 13 Jan 2006 33,865 miles
Fail 12 Jan 2006 33,865 miles

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar attachment bracket/mounting fractured (2.4.G.1)

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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S7 OFJ is a 2001 BMW M5 in Blue with a 4,941cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 30 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70%.

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 a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

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 S7 OFJ, 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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S7 OFJ is a 2001 BMW M5, first registered on 1 March 2001.

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