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SP51 VOM

2001 BMW M5

Black Petrol 4941cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires5 Jun 2025
Tests15 (12 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

134,141 mi
Last recorded134,141 miles
Recorded on6 Jun 2024
Typical for 2001 BMW M593,301 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSP51 VOM
MakeBMW
ModelM5
Year2001
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine4,941cc

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MOT History

12 pass 3 fail
Pass 6 Jun 2024 134,141 miles
Pass 14 Mar 2023 134,079 miles
Pass 6 Aug 2021 134,073 miles
Pass 13 May 2019 134,068 miles
Pass 9 May 2014 121,180 miles

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

eml light on

Fail 9 May 2014 121,180 miles

Offside Front suspension has excessive play in a track control arm inner bush (2.5.B.2b)

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

eml light on

Pass 15 May 2013 109,449 miles
Pass 3 Aug 2012 109,149 miles

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

rear diff oil leak

Pass 6 Aug 2011 108,499 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)

front discs slight corrosion

oil leak at rear diff

Pass 7 Jul 2010 104,556 miles
Fail 2 Jul 2010 104,547 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose twisted (found during steering lock to lock check) (2.2.D.2b)

engine manigment light on

n/s/f fog light class broken

slight oil leak at diff seal

Pass 3 Jul 2009 58,633 miles
Pass 13 Oct 2007 93,026 miles
Fail 11 Oct 2007 93,026 miles

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

Pass 12 Oct 2006 88,926 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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SP51 VOM is a 2001 BMW M5 in Black with a 4,941cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

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 SP51 VOM, 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 SP51 VOM registered?

SP51 VOM is a 2001 BMW M5, first registered on 7 September 2001.

Is SP51 VOM safe to buy?

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