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X657 JAH

2001 BMW M5

Black Petrol 4941cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires25 Jan 2022
Tests23 (17 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate73.9%

Mileage

173,991 mi
Last recorded173,991 miles
Recorded on31 Dec 2020
Typical for 2001 BMW M593,301 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationX657 JAH
MakeBMW
ModelM5
Year2001
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine4,941cc

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MOT History

17 pass 6 fail
Pass 31 Dec 2020 173,991 miles
Pass 20 Jan 2020 170,105 miles
Pass 8 Jan 2019 167,230 miles
Pass 3 Jan 2018 160,575 miles
Pass 31 Dec 2016 149,925 miles
Fail 29 Dec 2016 149,845 miles

Nearside Rear coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

Pass 29 Dec 2015 140,894 miles
Pass 3 Jan 2015 133,606 miles
Pass 13 Jan 2014 127,338 miles

Rear brake pipes near tank corroded close to excessive

Fail 13 Jan 2014 127,338 miles

Offside Rear Braking system leaking (3.6.A.1)

Rear brake pipes near tank corroded close to excessive

Pass 3 Jan 2013 120,335 miles
Pass 19 Jan 2012 114,536 miles
Pass 20 Jan 2011 110,601 miles
Pass 20 Jan 2010 93,687 miles
Fail 14 Jan 2010 93,585 miles

Offside Rear Lower Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Rear Upper Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

parking brake efficiency requirements met but neither wheel locked during roller brake test

Pass 23 Jan 2009 84,179 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Rear Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Fail 9 Jan 2009 84,049 miles

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

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Rear Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Pass 22 Jan 2008 74,004 miles

rear heat insecure

Fail 18 Jan 2008 73,825 miles

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

rear heat insecure

Pass 26 Jan 2007 60,490 miles
Fail 24 Jan 2007 60,490 miles

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

Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Pass 29 Jun 2006 62,973 miles

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Pass 16 Dec 2005 59,239 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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X657 JAH is a 2001 BMW M5 in Black with a 4,941cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.9%.

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 X657 JAH, 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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X657 JAH is a 2001 BMW M5, first registered on 2 January 2001.

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