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B3 NRF

2001 BMW M5

Black Petrol 4941cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires21 Jan 2026
Tests22 (19 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate86.4%

Mileage

104,004 mi
Last recorded104,004 miles
Recorded on22 Jan 2025
Typical for 2001 BMW M593,301 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationB3 NRF
MakeBMW
ModelM5
Year2001
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine4,941cc

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MOT History

19 pass 3 fail
Pass 22 Jan 2025 104,004 miles

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

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

corrosion to fuel pipe front to rear

slight corrosion to sills

undertrays fitted

Pass 1 Jun 2023 103,767 miles

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

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

fuel pipe corroded

undertrays fitted

Pass 4 May 2022 103,693 miles

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

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

corrosion to outer sills

fuel pipe corroded

undertrays fitted

Pass 18 Mar 2021 103,130 miles

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

slight leak from rear diff

Pass 4 Jan 2019 101,999 miles
Pass 5 Jan 2018 98,704 miles
Pass 22 Nov 2016 95,219 miles

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

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

front tyres worn on outer edges

slight oil leak from rear diff

Pass 11 Nov 2015 85,815 miles

Front Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Pass 19 Nov 2014 32,181 miles

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

Pass 12 Nov 2014 31,914 miles

Rear Shock absorber has a slightly worn linkage (2.7.4)

Pass 4 Apr 2014 80,657 miles
Pass 16 Apr 2013 77,829 miles

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

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

Pass 27 Apr 2012 74,374 miles

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 14 Apr 2011 69,687 miles
Fail 5 Apr 2011 69,665 miles

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

Rear brake discs corroded

Offside Front Macpherson strut has slight play in the sliding bush or gland (2.5.B.1b)

Front brake discs corroded on inner edges

Oil leak

Pass 23 Mar 2010 61,040 miles
Fail 17 Mar 2010 61,040 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Pass 23 Sep 2008 50,010 miles
Fail 19 Sep 2008 49,725 miles

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

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1) DANGEROUS

Pass 28 Sep 2007 43,231 miles

Front brakes worn

n/s/r tyre 2-3mm

o/s/r tyre 3-4mm

Pass 6 Oct 2006 36,180 miles
Pass 23 Sep 2005 30,026 miles

both front tyres worn on sides n/s/f cuts in tread

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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B3 NRF is a 2001 BMW M5 in Black with a 4,941cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 86.4%.

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 B3 NRF, 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 B3 NRF registered?

B3 NRF is a 2001 BMW M5, first registered on 12 September 2001.

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