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X436 NGN

2001 BMW M5

Silver Petrol 5000cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires16 Jun 2027
Tests14 (9 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate64.3%

Mileage

138,422 mi
Last recorded138,422 miles
Recorded on17 Jun 2026
Typical for 2001 BMW M593,301 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationX436 NGN
MakeBMW
ModelM5
Year2001
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine5,000cc

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MOT History

9 pass 5 fail
Pass 17 Jun 2026 138,422 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement marked with yellow chalk (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Fail 17 Jun 2026 138,422 miles

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement marked with yellow chalk (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 14 Nov 2024 138,348 miles

Indicator tell-tale inoperative (4.9.1 (a) (i))

Fail 13 Nov 2024 138,348 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Indicator tell-tale inoperative (4.9.1 (a) (i))

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Pass 28 Jul 2023 138,273 miles
Fail 26 Jul 2023 138,273 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

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 11 Jul 2022 138,019 miles
Fail 11 Jul 2022 138,018 miles

Nearside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Supplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault (7.1.6 (a))

Vehicle height senor adrift

Pass 28 Jul 2021 136,987 miles
Fail 23 Jul 2021 136,987 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 24 Jul 2020 135,670 miles
Pass 24 Apr 2019 132,146 miles
Pass 24 Apr 2018 126,265 miles
Pass 27 Feb 2017 127,128 miles

Rear brake pads low

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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X436 NGN is a 2001 BMW M5 in Silver with a 5,000cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 64.3%.

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 X436 NGN, 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 X436 NGN registered?

X436 NGN is a 2001 BMW M5, first registered on 9 January 2001.

Is X436 NGN safe to buy?

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