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V80 AJT

2001 BMW M5

Blue Petrol 4941cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires3 Nov 2019
Tests15 (13 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate86.7%

Mileage

114,325 mi
Last recorded114,325 miles
Recorded on8 Oct 2018
Typical for 2001 BMW M593,301 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationV80 AJT
MakeBMW
ModelM5
Year2001
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine4,941cc

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MOT History

13 pass 2 fail
Pass 8 Oct 2018 114,325 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear arm (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Upper Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

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

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear arm (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Upper Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

rear diff leaking slightly

Pass 27 Oct 2017 112,857 miles
Pass 4 Nov 2016 109,024 miles

Offside Front brake pipe slightly corroded

both front to rear brake pipes slightly corroded

Fail 3 Nov 2016 109,021 miles

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

Stop lamp not working all (1.2.1b)

Brake pipe slightly corroded both front to rear near tank to renew [ hard to see ] (3.6.B.2c)

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

Pass 3 Nov 2015 104,633 miles

Brake pipe slightly corroded both front to rear to renew (3.6.B.2c)

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

both rear brake discs slightly worn

Pass 15 Sep 2014 100,041 miles

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

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

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

both rear brake discs worn

Pass 3 Jul 2013 96,463 miles

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Pass 29 May 2012 91,173 miles

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

Pass 11 Jan 2011 87,401 miles

Nearside Rear Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Pass 19 Feb 2010 84,177 miles
Fail 17 Feb 2010 84,115 miles

Front registration plate character(s) incorrectly spaced (6.3.4a)

Rear registration plate character(s) incorrectly spaced (6.3.4a)

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 24 Mar 2009 75,181 miles
Pass 22 Feb 2008 69,117 miles
Pass 20 Feb 2007 66,109 miles
Pass 22 Feb 2006 59,625 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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V80 AJT is a 2001 BMW M5 in Blue with a 4,941cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 86.7%.

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 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 V80 AJT, 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 V80 AJT registered?

V80 AJT is a 2001 BMW M5, first registered on 7 March 2001.

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