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X840 CFB

2001 BMW M5

Blue Petrol 4941cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires26 Aug 2026
Tests25 (20 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

145,735 mi
Last recorded145,735 miles
Recorded on27 Aug 2025
Typical for 2001 BMW M593,301 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationX840 CFB
MakeBMW
ModelM5
Year2001
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine4,941cc
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MOT History

20 pass 5 fail
Pass 27 Aug 2025 145,735 miles

Nearside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Pass 27 Aug 2024 144,235 miles
Pass 25 Aug 2023 137,376 miles
Pass 21 Jul 2022 136,895 miles
Pass 5 Aug 2021 136,335 miles
Pass 28 Jul 2020 135,298 miles
Pass 25 Jul 2019 134,598 miles
Pass 20 Jul 2018 133,879 miles
Pass 20 Jul 2017 133,272 miles
Pass 28 Jul 2016 132,982 miles
Pass 22 Jul 2015 132,469 miles
Pass 18 Jul 2014 120,198 miles
Pass 5 Aug 2013 117,645 miles
Pass 18 Aug 2012 115,139 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Fail 14 Aug 2012 115,139 miles

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

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

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Fuel pipe/s corroded

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

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 2 Nov 2011 107,826 miles

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

both front tyres getting low and wearing on inner and outer edges

both rear tyres low

n/s/f tyre has a cut on outer side wall

Fail 18 Oct 2011 107,304 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

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

both rear tyres getting low

n/s/f tyre has a cut on outer side wall

o/s/f n/s/f tyres getting low wearing on inner and outer edges and going out of shape

Pass 1 Nov 2010 99,570 miles

front to rear metal brake pipe corroded

fuel pipe front to rear starting to corrode

slight movement in o/s/f trackrod end and inner rack end

Fail 30 Oct 2010 99,516 miles

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

front to rear metal brake pipe corroded

fuel pipe front to rear starting to corrode

slight movement in o/s/f trackrod end and inner rack end

Pass 22 Oct 2009 91,634 miles

Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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

Fail 22 Oct 2009 91,634 miles

Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 22 Oct 2008 77,456 miles
Pass 18 Oct 2007 66,908 miles

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

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

Fail 18 Oct 2007 66,908 miles

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

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

Pass 26 Oct 2006 57,220 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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X840 CFB is a 2001 BMW M5 in Blue with a 4,941cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 25 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

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 X840 CFB, 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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What year was X840 CFB registered?

X840 CFB is a 2001 BMW M5, first registered on 11 January 2001.

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