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A1 NNV

2001 BMW M5

Blue Petrol 4941cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires15 Oct 2020
Tests15 (13 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate86.7%

Mileage

154,516 mi
Last recorded154,516 miles
Recorded on16 Apr 2019
Typical for 2001 BMW M593,301 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationA1 NNV
MakeBMW
ModelM5
Year2001
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine4,941cc

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MOT History

13 pass 2 fail
Pass 16 Apr 2019 154,516 miles

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Prop shaft flexible coupling slightly deteriorated (6.1.7 (d) (i))

Fail 16 Apr 2019 154,516 miles

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Prop shaft flexible coupling slightly deteriorated (6.1.7 (d) (i))

Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Pass 4 Jan 2018 151,065 miles

Prop shaft doughnut has tears and cracks

Rear differential leaking oil

Two front tyres are worn on the outer tread shoulders

Pass 10 Dec 2016 146,703 miles
Pass 4 Sep 2015 140,479 miles
Pass 8 Aug 2014 134,342 miles
Fail 8 Aug 2014 134,342 miles

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Pass 7 Aug 2013 130,527 miles
Pass 11 Aug 2012 128,426 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Clutch pedal anti slip missing

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

NS rear tyre sidewall damaged

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 15 Jul 2011 121,698 miles

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

Offside Ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

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

nsr tyre cut

Pass 18 Nov 2009 114,302 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

nsr tyre has cut on outer sidewall

rear reg plate slightly distorted

Pass 4 Aug 2008 109,564 miles
Pass 7 Aug 2007 104,746 miles
Pass 30 Jun 2006 93,438 miles
Pass 25 Jun 2005 77,119 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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A1 NNV 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 A1 NNV, 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 A1 NNV registered?

A1 NNV is a 2001 BMW M5, first registered on 1 July 2001.

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