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B9 DCF

2001 BMW M5

Silver Petrol 4941cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires19 May 2027
Tests24 (20 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate83.3%

Mileage

104,281 mi
Last recorded104,281 miles
Recorded on20 May 2026
Typical for 2001 BMW M593,301 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationB9 DCF
MakeBMW
ModelM5
Year2001
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine4,941cc

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MOT History

20 pass 4 fail
Pass 20 May 2026 104,281 miles

General corrosion

Pass 8 May 2025 103,226 miles

General corrosion

Pass 26 Apr 2024 99,914 miles

General corrosion

Pass 20 Apr 2023 98,130 miles
Pass 11 Apr 2022 96,183 miles
Pass 22 Apr 2021 93,967 miles
Fail 12 Apr 2021 93,839 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn front (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn front (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Outer Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play rear big bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play rear big bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 9 Apr 2020 92,751 miles
Pass 17 Apr 2019 91,261 miles
Fail 17 Apr 2019 91,261 miles

Offside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

Pass 16 Apr 2018 89,769 miles
Pass 11 Apr 2017 87,480 miles
Pass 18 Apr 2016 84,701 miles
Pass 29 Apr 2015 82,200 miles
Pass 28 Apr 2014 79,448 miles
Pass 24 Apr 2013 77,562 miles

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

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

Pass 3 May 2012 74,894 miles

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

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

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

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

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

Fail 3 May 2012 74,894 miles

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

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

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

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

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 3 May 2011 71,547 miles
Pass 7 May 2010 67,869 miles

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

Fail 7 May 2010 67,869 miles

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 7 May 2009 62,714 miles
Pass 5 Dec 2007 59,678 miles
Pass 9 Oct 2006 51,691 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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B9 DCF is a 2001 BMW M5 in Silver with a 4,941cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 24 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 83.3%.

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 B9 DCF, 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 B9 DCF registered?

B9 DCF is a 2001 BMW M5, first registered on 2 March 2001.

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