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X46 DWK

2001 BMW M5

Blue Petrol 4941cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires31 Jul 2012
Tests7 (6 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate85.7%

Mileage

120,795 mi
Last recorded120,795 miles
Recorded on1 Aug 2011
Typical for 2001 BMW M593,301 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationX46 DWK
MakeBMW
ModelM5
Year2001
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine4,941cc

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MOT History

6 pass 1 fail
Pass 1 Aug 2011 120,795 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Pass 8 Jul 2010 117,239 miles

front bake disc's worn

Pass 17 Jul 2009 107,697 miles
Fail 14 Jul 2009 107,567 miles

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

Oil leak

both front tyres wearing on outer edges

both rear tyres worn low, esp on inner edges

exhaust brackets corroded

oil leak at diff

Pass 22 Jul 2008 96,383 miles

oil leak at diff

Pass 24 Jul 2007 85,165 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)

Oil leak

both front tyres badly worn on outer edges

Pass 27 Jul 2006 73,637 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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X46 DWK is a 2001 BMW M5 in Blue with a 4,941cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 7 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 85.7%.

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 X46 DWK, 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

How do I check the history of X46 DWK?

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What year was X46 DWK registered?

X46 DWK is a 2001 BMW M5, first registered on 25 January 2001.

Is X46 DWK safe to buy?

The MOT history for X46 DWK shows 7 tests with a 85.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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