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X635 TGF

2001 BMW M5

Bronze Petrol 4941cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires24 Jul 2023
Tests15 (8 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate53.3%

Mileage

158,754 mi
Last recorded158,754 miles
Recorded on25 Jul 2022
Typical for 2001 BMW M593,301 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationX635 TGF
MakeBMW
ModelM5
Year2001
ColourBronze
Fuel typePetrol
Engine4,941cc

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MOT History

8 pass 7 fail
Pass 25 Jul 2022 158,754 miles

Offside Front Outer Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Fail 25 Jul 2022 158,754 miles

Exhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds manufacturer's specified limits (8.2.1.2 (a))

Exhaust hydrocarbon content after 2nd fast idle exceeds manufacturer's specified limits (8.2.1.2 (a))

Offside Front Outer Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Pass 30 Sep 2016 157,042 miles
Fail 26 Sep 2016 157,025 miles

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

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 31 Jul 2015 150,160 miles
Fail 20 Jul 2015 150,150 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (3.4.1c)

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

Nearside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

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

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

Fail 9 Jan 2012 146,106 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose twisted (3.6.B.4c)

Nearside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

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

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

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

Pass 9 Jan 2012 146,106 miles

Nearside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

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

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

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

Pass 22 Jan 2011 137,860 miles
Pass 12 Jan 2010 119,693 miles
Fail 12 Jan 2010 119,692 miles

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 19 Jan 2009 100,842 miles
Fail 7 Jan 2009 62,619 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (3.4.1c)

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

Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

Pass 21 Jan 2008 54,916 miles
Fail 17 Jan 2008 54,794 miles

Nearside Rear Tie bar/rod attachment bracket/mounting fractured (2.4.G.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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X635 TGF is a 2001 BMW M5 in Bronze with a 4,941cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 53.3%.

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 X635 TGF, 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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X635 TGF is a 2001 BMW M5, first registered on 1 January 2001.

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