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X7 JEA

2001 BMW M5

Blue Petrol 4941cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires21 Dec 2018
Tests15 (13 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate86.7%

Mileage

121,428 mi
Last recorded121,428 miles
Recorded on24 Nov 2017
Typical for 2001 BMW M593,301 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationX7 JEA
MakeBMW
ModelM5
Year2001
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine4,941cc

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MOT History

13 pass 2 fail
Pass 24 Nov 2017 121,428 miles

Nearside Rear Upper Suspension arm ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Upper Suspension arm ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

both front lower suspension arm bushes have slight play

front brake discs corroded

various front brake pipes corroded

Pass 22 Nov 2016 119,766 miles

Brake pipe slightly corroded Both front (3.6.B.2c)

Fuel Pipe/s corroded ()

Offside front tyre has cut on inner side wall

Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement Both front lower (Rear) (2.4.G.2)

Pass 22 Dec 2015 118,493 miles

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

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

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

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

Fail 15 Dec 2015 118,493 miles

Brake pipe excessively corroded Front to rear (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

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

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

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

Pass 28 Nov 2014 117,261 miles

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

Nearside headlamp reflector is loose.

Pass 29 Nov 2013 115,340 miles
Pass 19 Dec 2012 112,072 miles
Pass 19 Dec 2011 102,027 miles

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

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

Offside Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

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

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

Pass 12 Jan 2011 91,278 miles
Fail 4 Jan 2010 80,228 miles

Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Pass 4 Jan 2010 80,228 miles
Pass 5 Jan 2009 72,665 miles
Pass 2 Jan 2008 65,610 miles

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

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

Pass 12 Dec 2006 58,126 miles

ns handbrake effort getting low

Pass 5 Jan 2006 50,638 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)

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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X7 JEA is a 2001 BMW M5 in Blue with a 4,941cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 86.7%.

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 X7 JEA, 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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X7 JEA is a 2001 BMW M5, first registered on 16 January 2001.

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