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23 PD

2001 BMW M5

Blue Petrol 4941cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires3 Oct 2026
Tests21 (20 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate95.2%

Mileage

51,421 mi
Last recorded51,421 miles
Recorded on18 Sep 2025
Typical for 2001 BMW M593,301 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

Registration23 PD
MakeBMW
ModelM5
Year2001
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine4,941cc

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MOT History

20 pass 1 fail
Pass 18 Sep 2025 51,421 miles
Pass 24 Sep 2024 51,092 miles
Pass 12 Sep 2023 50,539 miles
Pass 23 Sep 2022 50,226 miles
Pass 14 Sep 2021 50,018 miles
Pass 8 Sep 2020 49,791 miles
Pass 16 Sep 2019 49,694 miles
Pass 2 Oct 2018 49,171 miles
Pass 2 Oct 2017 48,690 miles
Pass 28 Sep 2016 48,134 miles
Pass 30 Sep 2015 47,929 miles
Pass 24 Sep 2014 47,774 miles
Pass 16 Sep 2013 47,423 miles
Pass 6 Sep 2012 47,196 miles
Pass 4 Oct 2011 47,056 miles
Pass 23 Sep 2010 46,609 miles
Pass 10 Sep 2009 46,237 miles
Pass 12 Sep 2008 45,929 miles
Fail 4 Sep 2008 45,926 miles

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

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar attachment bracket/mounting cracked (2.4.G.1)

Pass 22 Aug 2007 45,195 miles
Pass 31 Aug 2006 44,360 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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23 PD is a 2001 BMW M5 in Blue with a 4,941cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 95.2%.

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 23 PD, 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

How do I check the history of 23 PD?

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What year was 23 PD registered?

23 PD is a 2001 BMW M5, first registered on 18 May 2001.

Is 23 PD safe to buy?

The MOT history for 23 PD shows 21 tests with a 95.2% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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