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X718 NGH

2001 BMW M5

Silver Petrol 4941cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires22 Feb 2027
Tests26 (21 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate80.8%

Mileage

55,977 mi
Last recorded55,977 miles
Recorded on21 Feb 2026
Typical for 2001 BMW M593,301 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationX718 NGH
MakeBMW
ModelM5
Year2001
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine4,941cc

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MOT History

21 pass 5 fail
Pass 21 Feb 2026 55,977 miles
Pass 21 Feb 2025 55,010 miles
Fail 20 Feb 2025 55,008 miles

Offside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Pass 20 Feb 2024 53,211 miles

Nearside Rear Upper Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Upper Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 18 Feb 2023 52,072 miles
Pass 17 Feb 2022 50,713 miles
Pass 6 Feb 2021 48,884 miles
Pass 7 Feb 2020 47,621 miles

Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Fail 7 Feb 2020 47,621 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Pass 16 Feb 2019 46,770 miles
Fail 16 Feb 2019 46,770 miles

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

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

Pass 17 Feb 2018 45,462 miles

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Nearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Offside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Pass 18 Feb 2017 44,069 miles

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Offside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Pass 23 Jan 2016 42,580 miles
Pass 23 Feb 2015 42,059 miles
Fail 13 Feb 2015 42,059 miles

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

Pass 15 Feb 2014 41,017 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 13 Feb 2013 37,691 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Pass 1 Dec 2011 29,621 miles
Pass 28 Oct 2010 26,372 miles
Fail 28 Oct 2010 26,369 miles

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 20 Aug 2009 21,833 miles
Pass 15 Nov 2008 20,696 miles
Pass 24 Oct 2007 20,173 miles
Pass 18 Oct 2006 19,392 miles
Pass 17 Nov 2005 16,964 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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X718 NGH is a 2001 BMW M5 in Silver with a 4,941cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 26 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80.8%.

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 X718 NGH, 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 X718 NGH registered?

X718 NGH is a 2001 BMW M5, first registered on 21 February 2001.

Is X718 NGH safe to buy?

The MOT history for X718 NGH shows 26 tests with a 80.8% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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