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WJ51 FPG

2001 BMW M5

Blue Petrol 4941cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires20 Dec 2026
Tests29 (22 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate75.9%

Mileage

119,462 mi
Last recorded119,462 miles
Recorded on18 Dec 2025
Typical for 2001 BMW M593,301 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationWJ51 FPG
MakeBMW
ModelM5
Year2001
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine4,941cc

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MOT History

22 pass 7 fail
Pass 18 Dec 2025 119,462 miles

Nearside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Nearside Rear jacking point starting to corrode

Offside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Offside Rear jacking point starting to corrode

Power steering pump has slight seepage (2.1.5 (a))

Pass 6 Dec 2024 119,020 miles

Nearside Rear Inner Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced jacking point (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Nearside Upper Power steering component has slight seepage from a component reservoir area (2.1.5 (a))

Offside Rear Inner Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced jacking point (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Pass 15 Dec 2023 118,961 miles

Nearside Power steering component has slight seepage from a component reservoir area (2.1.5 (a))

Nearside Rear Outer Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced sill (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Rear Outer Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced sill (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Pass 9 Dec 2022 118,501 miles

Fuel Pipe/s corroded Front to rear pipe ()

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced Around jacking point (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced Around jacking point (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Pass 15 Dec 2021 117,870 miles

CORROSION IN OFFSIDE LOWER INNER REAR SILL PANEL, RUSTY AND WEAK BUT COVERD BY A PLASTIC PANEL...

Fuel Pipe/s corroded ()

Offside Front Upper Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

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

Oil leak, but not excessive ENGINE OIL... (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Sound deadening material not fully secure UNDER BONNET... (8.1.1 (b) (i))

Fail 15 Dec 2021 117,870 miles

Nearside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) worn down to wear indicator (1.1.13 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Front Inner Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

CORROSION IN OFFSIDE LOWER INNER REAR SILL PANEL, RUSTY AND WEAK BUT COVERD BY A PLASTIC PANEL...

Fuel Pipe/s corroded ()

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

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

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

Offside Front Upper Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

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

Oil leak, but not excessive ENGINE OIL... (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Sound deadening material not fully secure UNDER BONNET... (8.1.1 (b) (i))

Pass 25 Nov 2020 117,487 miles
Pass 21 Jun 2019 117,120 miles

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

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Fail 7 Jun 2019 117,110 miles

Central Front Prop shaft flexible coupling excessively deteriorated (6.1.7 (d) (i))

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

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 8 Jun 2018 116,301 miles

Nearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Front Upper Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Oil leak, but not excessive engine (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

parking brake performance only just met

Pass 9 Jun 2017 114,386 miles

Nearside Power steering component(s) has slight seepage from a component (2.3.3b)

Fail 2 Jun 2017 114,343 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content at idle excessive (7.3.D.4)

Exhaust emissions hydrocarbon content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

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

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

Nearside Power steering component(s) has slight seepage from a component (2.3.3b)

Pass 20 May 2016 110,753 miles

Nearside Front Upper Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) has slight seepage from a joint (2.3.3b)

Pass 23 May 2015 107,025 miles
Fail 21 May 2015 107,005 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

Exhaust emissions hydrocarbon content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

Pass 9 Jun 2014 103,489 miles

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

Fail 2 Jun 2014 103,321 miles

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

Offside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

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

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

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

Pass 12 Jun 2013 97,333 miles
Pass 25 May 2012 90,241 miles
Fail 21 May 2012 90,232 miles

Nearside Rear Suspension arm ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

Offside Rear Suspension arm ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Pass 6 Jun 2011 85,599 miles

both front tyres worn on inner and outer edges and both rear tyres heavily worn on inner edges.

heavy oil leak from rear differential.

Pass 14 Jun 2010 80,112 miles
Pass 15 Jun 2009 75,287 miles
Pass 12 Jun 2008 66,177 miles
Pass 16 May 2007 51,923 miles
Fail 15 May 2007 51,912 miles

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

Pass 21 Aug 2006 42,756 miles
Pass 14 Jun 2006 41,794 miles
Pass 9 Jan 2006 39,114 miles

parking brake efficiency

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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WJ51 FPG is a 2001 BMW M5 in Blue with a 4,941cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 29 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75.9%.

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 WJ51 FPG, 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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WJ51 FPG is a 2001 BMW M5, first registered on 30 November 2001.

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