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B19 BMA

2001 BMW M5

Blue Petrol 4941cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires10 Sep 2026
Tests12 (11 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate91.7%

Mileage

98,767 mi
Last recorded98,767 miles
Recorded on11 Sep 2025
Typical for 2001 BMW M593,301 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationB19 BMA
MakeBMW
ModelM5
Year2001
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine4,941cc

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MOT History

11 pass 1 fail
Pass 11 Sep 2025 98,767 miles
Pass 13 Jul 2024 97,935 miles
Pass 19 Jul 2023 93,904 miles
Pass 15 Jul 2022 89,427 miles
Pass 21 Aug 2021 87,894 miles
Pass 22 Aug 2020 84,050 miles
Pass 13 Mar 2019 77,934 miles

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Pass 25 Nov 2017 71,597 miles
Pass 28 Nov 2016 66,934 miles
Pass 30 Oct 2015 59,022 miles
Fail 3 Oct 2014 57,946 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre not fitted in accordance with side wall instructions (4.1.D.1f)

Pass 3 Oct 2014 57,946 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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B19 BMA is a 2001 BMW M5 in Blue with a 4,941cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 91.7%.

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 B19 BMA, 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 B19 BMA registered?

B19 BMA is a 2001 BMW M5, first registered on 31 December 2001.

Is B19 BMA safe to buy?

The MOT history for B19 BMA shows 12 tests with a 91.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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