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BC51 JGU

2001 BMW M5

Black Petrol 4941cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires23 May 2026
Tests23 (19 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate82.6%

Mileage

84,129 mi
Last recorded84,129 miles
Recorded on16 May 2025
Typical for 2001 BMW M593,301 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBC51 JGU
MakeBMW
ModelM5
Year2001
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine4,941cc

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MOT History

19 pass 4 fail
Pass 16 May 2025 84,129 miles
Pass 23 May 2024 78,935 miles
Pass 19 May 2023 71,722 miles
Pass 24 May 2022 65,599 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 23 Jun 2020 62,709 miles
Pass 14 Aug 2018 59,461 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material front to rear pipes (1.1.11 (c))

Fuel Pipe/s corroded ()

general corrosion to steering & suspension components

Fail 13 Aug 2018 59,459 miles

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Upper Suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt forward (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Nearside Rear Upper Suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt rear (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Upper Suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt forward (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Rear Upper Suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt rear (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Brake pipe leaking on a hydraulic braking system (1.1.11 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material front to rear pipes (1.1.11 (c))

Fuel Pipe/s corroded ()

general corrosion to steering & suspension components

Pass 23 Aug 2017 56,793 miles
Pass 26 Aug 2016 52,274 miles
Pass 4 Jul 2015 47,346 miles
Pass 10 Jun 2014 46,935 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a track control arm inner bush (2.5.B.2b)

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

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

O/S/R tyre sidewall split/cut

Offside Obligatory mirror damaged, but not seriously affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

Oil leak rear axle

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

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Windscreen wipers deteriorated

Pass 19 Jun 2013 44,394 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Fuel pipe/s corroded

O/S/R tyre sidewall cut/scuffed

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

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

Rear Upper Suspension arm ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Slight oil weep from Diff input seal

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Fail 15 Jun 2013 44,374 miles

registration plate character(s) incorrectly spaced (6.3.4a)

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Fuel pipe/s corroded

O/S/R tyre sidewall cut/scuffed

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

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

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

Rear Upper Suspension arm ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Slight oil weep from Diff input seal

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 25 Jun 2012 42,158 miles

Nearside Front Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Nearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

both rear tyres wearing on inner edges

rear brake pipes getting rusty

Pass 2 Jul 2011 40,128 miles

damage tyre sidewalls.

damage wheel rims.

deterioration both front inner brake discs.

nail in offside rear tyre(not leaking).

stone chips and road marks front windscreen.

Pass 3 Jul 2010 36,850 miles

front brake disc inner faces corroded & pitted

nail in offside rear tyre

Pass 24 Jun 2009 34,525 miles
Fail 20 Jun 2009 34,509 miles

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

front brake discs are corroded.

oil weeping from diff, poss front seal.

Pass 30 Jun 2008 31,033 miles

Nearside front brake grabbing slightly (3.7.A.2b)

Offside front brake grabbing slightly (3.7.A.2b)

Pass 22 Jun 2007 26,731 miles
Pass 3 Jun 2006 19,596 miles
Fail 3 Jun 2006 19,596 miles

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar attachment bracket/mounting insecure (2.4.G.1)

Pass 29 Jun 2005 15,059 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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BC51 JGU is a 2001 BMW M5 in Black with a 4,941cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 82.6%.

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 BC51 JGU, 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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BC51 JGU is a 2001 BMW M5, first registered on 14 November 2001.

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