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A7 SSD

2001 BMW M5

Blue Petrol 4941cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires22 Jan 2018
Tests14 (12 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate85.7%

Mileage

46,914 mi
Last recorded46,914 miles
Recorded on14 Jan 2017
Typical for 2001 BMW M593,301 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationA7 SSD
MakeBMW
ModelM5
Year2001
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine4,941cc

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MOT History

12 pass 2 fail
Pass 14 Jan 2017 46,914 miles
Fail 12 Jan 2017 46,905 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 20 Jan 2016 46,847 miles
Pass 22 Jan 2015 46,811 miles
Pass 16 Jan 2014 46,602 miles
Pass 15 Jan 2013 46,402 miles
Pass 11 Jan 2012 46,109 miles
Pass 8 Jan 2011 45,901 miles
Pass 23 Jan 2010 45,780 miles
Pass 23 Jan 2009 43,866 miles

Nearside Front Radius arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Radius arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Fail 21 Jan 2009 43,866 miles

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

Pass 17 Jan 2008 40,623 miles
Pass 23 Jan 2007 38,251 miles
Pass 20 Jan 2006 37,295 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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A7 SSD is a 2001 BMW M5 in Blue with a 4,941cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 85.7%.

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 A7 SSD, 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 A7 SSD registered?

A7 SSD is a 2001 BMW M5, first registered on 7 March 2001.

Is A7 SSD safe to buy?

The MOT history for A7 SSD shows 14 tests with a 85.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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