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70 DFM

2001 BMW M5

Silver Petrol 4941cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires6 Jul 2026
Tests19 (16 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate84.2%

Mileage

101,468 mi
Last recorded101,468 miles
Recorded on7 Jul 2025
Typical for 2001 BMW M593,301 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

Registration70 DFM
MakeBMW
ModelM5
Year2001
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine4,941cc

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MOT History

16 pass 3 fail
Pass 7 Jul 2025 101,468 miles

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

Nearside Front wheel arch corroded

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 4 Apr 2024 100,935 miles
Fail 4 Apr 2024 100,935 miles

Front Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Pass 22 Jun 2021 100,667 miles

Rear diff seal leak

Central Fuel Pipe/s corroded ()

Pass 13 Jul 2019 98,556 miles

Nearside Fuel Pipe/s corroded front to rear ()

Pass 12 Aug 2017 96,661 miles

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

Oil leak on rear axle ()

Pass 29 Jul 2016 94,052 miles

Nearside Rear Lower Suspension arm has slight 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 28 Jul 2015 91,562 miles

Nearside Rear Lower Suspension arm has slight 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 27 Jun 2014 86,860 miles

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

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

Pass 21 Jun 2013 82,593 miles

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

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 23 Jun 2012 79,173 miles

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

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

Fail 23 Jun 2012 79,173 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

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

Pass 27 Jun 2011 76,226 miles
Pass 2 Jun 2010 73,706 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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

brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Fail 30 May 2009 70,919 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Front brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h)

Pass 30 May 2009 70,919 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Pass 14 May 2008 68,262 miles

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

brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Pass 31 May 2007 66,661 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Pass 17 May 2006 63,635 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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70 DFM 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 84.2%.

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 70 DFM, 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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70 DFM is a 2001 BMW M5, first registered on 8 January 2001.

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