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X303 KUY

2001 BMW M5

Silver Petrol 4941cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires4 Nov 2022
Tests21 (13 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate61.9%

Mileage

142,898 mi
Last recorded142,898 miles
Recorded on2 Nov 2021
Typical for 2001 BMW M593,301 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationX303 KUY
MakeBMW
ModelM5
Year2001
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine4,941cc

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MOT History

13 pass 8 fail
Pass 2 Nov 2021 142,898 miles

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

Pass 5 Nov 2020 139,484 miles

parking brake reading slightly low

Pass 16 Aug 2018 137,622 miles

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Pass 19 Aug 2017 134,320 miles
Pass 19 Aug 2016 130,340 miles
Fail 20 May 2016 130,334 miles

Nearside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

Offside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

Offside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.2.6)

Pass 10 Apr 2015 130,332 miles
Fail 10 Apr 2015 130,332 miles

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 25 Oct 2013 130,070 miles
Fail 22 Oct 2013 130,069 miles

Driver's airbag obviously defective (5.4.1)

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Pass 22 Jun 2012 129,771 miles
Pass 10 Jun 2011 127,210 miles
Fail 9 Jun 2011 127,200 miles

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

Nearside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

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

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

Offside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

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

Pass 26 May 2010 117,460 miles
Fail 21 May 2010 117,458 miles

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

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

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

Offside Rear Brake hose excessively deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

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

Pass 3 Oct 2008 95,220 miles
Fail 2 Oct 2008 95,210 miles

Offside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Pass 3 Oct 2007 83,205 miles
Fail 1 Oct 2007 83,205 miles

Front registration plate delaminated (6.3.1d)

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

Rear registration plate delaminated (6.3.1d)

Pass 2 Aug 2006 68,558 miles
Fail 31 Jul 2006 68,558 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.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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X303 KUY is a 2001 BMW M5 in Silver with a 4,941cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 61.9%.

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 X303 KUY, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was X303 KUY registered?

X303 KUY is a 2001 BMW M5, first registered on 16 February 2001.

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