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X868 HRD

2001 BMW M5

Silver Petrol 4941cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires18 Oct 2023
Tests19 (18 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate94.7%

Mileage

92,140 mi
Last recorded92,140 miles
Recorded on19 Oct 2022
Typical for 2001 BMW M593,301 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationX868 HRD
MakeBMW
ModelM5
Year2001
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine4,941cc

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MOT History

18 pass 1 fail
Pass 19 Oct 2022 92,140 miles

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

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

Pass 5 Aug 2022 89,977 miles
Pass 23 Oct 2021 89,391 miles
Pass 1 Apr 2021 88,936 miles

Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated both sides (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material both sides (1.1.11 (c))

Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both sides (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Front Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened both sides (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Front Upper Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both sides, perished (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Front Windscreen wiper blade defective both sides (3.4 (b) (i))

Front both sides, front steering multiple joints have slight play

Offside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated both arms, and ball joints slight play (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive gearbox fill bolt (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both sides (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material both sides (1.1.11 (c))

Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive both sides, front and rear (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both sides, all arms + bushes (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive both sides, inner sills have slight corrosion (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Rear diff leak

exhaust system and joints corroded

Pass 14 Mar 2020 87,710 miles
Pass 7 Jul 2018 80,111 miles
Pass 21 Jul 2017 70,810 miles
Fail 15 Jul 2017 70,810 miles

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar attachment bracket/mounting damaged and its strength is seriously reduced (2.4.G.1)

Pass 16 Jul 2016 62,425 miles
Pass 12 May 2015 53,829 miles

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

Pass 12 Feb 2014 52,974 miles

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

Pass 15 Feb 2013 51,236 miles

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.C.1b)

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

both rear tyres wearing slightly on inside edges, 275/35/R18 95Y

nearside front wearing low on outer edge. 245/40/R18 93Y

Pass 14 Feb 2012 49,901 miles

Nearside Rear Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Pass 10 Feb 2011 48,884 miles

Nearside Rear Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Pass 9 Feb 2010 48,079 miles

Nearside Rear Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

oil leak from diff

Pass 12 Feb 2009 47,505 miles

Nearside Rear Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

oil leak from diff

Pass 18 Feb 2008 43,259 miles

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

Nearside Rear Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

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

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

Offside Rear Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

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

Pass 13 Feb 2007 39,361 miles
Pass 7 Feb 2006 35,239 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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X868 HRD is a 2001 BMW M5 in Silver with a 4,941cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 94.7%.

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 X868 HRD, 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 X868 HRD registered?

X868 HRD is a 2001 BMW M5, first registered on 18 January 2001.

Is X868 HRD safe to buy?

The MOT history for X868 HRD shows 19 tests with a 94.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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