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UIA 62

2001 BMW M5

Black Petrol 4941cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires6 Jan 2021
Tests17 (11 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate64.7%

Mileage

121,425 mi
Last recorded121,425 miles
Recorded on6 Jul 2019
Typical for 2001 BMW M593,301 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationUIA 62
MakeBMW
ModelM5
Year2001
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine4,941cc

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MOT History

11 pass 6 fail
Pass 6 Jul 2019 121,425 miles
Pass 7 Jul 2018 120,501 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 1 Jul 2017 115,159 miles
Pass 4 Jul 2016 113,263 miles
Pass 28 May 2015 111,886 miles

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

Nearside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.2.6)

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

brake pad warning light on

engine light on

off side rear brake pad wire broken

rear brake pads getting low

Fail 28 May 2015 111,886 miles

Nearside Headlamp insecure (1.7.3)

Offside Obligatory mirror seriously damaged, affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

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

Nearside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.2.6)

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

brake pad warning light on

engine light on

off side rear brake pad wire broken

rear brake pads getting low

Fail 5 May 2015 111,880 miles

Nearside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

Offside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Side repeater incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Offside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

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

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

both rear tyres on limit

engine management light on

off side rear brake pad wire broken

rear brake pads getting low

Fail 12 May 2014 110,080 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

off side front tyre wearing on edges and close to limit

Pass 12 May 2014 110,080 miles

off side front tyre wearing on edges and close to limit

Fail 20 May 2013

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

engine management light on

off side front tyre nearing limit

Pass 20 May 2013

engine management light on

off side front tyre nearing limit

Fail 1 May 2013

Brake fluid warning lamp illuminated (3.6.G.2)

Offside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Rear passenger door cannot be opened from outside the vehicle (6.2.B.1c)

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

Nearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

engine MIL light on

engine oil level low

rear nearside and offside tyres wearing thin

Fail 29 Feb 2012 104,385 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

brake warning light on

engine light on

offside front tyre wearing thin

Pass 29 Feb 2012 104,385 miles

brake warning light on

engine light on

offside front tyre wearing thin

Pass 1 Mar 2011 99,806 miles

Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

brake fluid level light on

offside front tyre wearing thin

Pass 15 Feb 2010 95,897 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)

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

engine management light on.

Pass 6 Mar 2009 89,985 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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UIA 62 is a 2001 BMW M5 in Black with a 4,941cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 64.7%.

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 UIA 62, 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 UIA 62 registered?

UIA 62 is a 2001 BMW M5, first registered on 9 August 2001.

Is UIA 62 safe to buy?

The MOT history for UIA 62 shows 17 tests with a 64.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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