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BF51 TOA

2001 BMW M5

Black Petrol 4941cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires18 Nov 2026
Tests28 (23 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate82.1%

Mileage

145,221 mi
Last recorded145,221 miles
Recorded on10 Nov 2025
Typical for 2001 BMW M593,301 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBF51 TOA
MakeBMW
ModelM5
Year2001
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine4,941cc

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MOT History

23 pass 5 fail
Pass 10 Nov 2025 145,221 miles
Pass 21 Oct 2024 142,847 miles
Pass 2 Nov 2023 140,362 miles

Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear 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 8 Nov 2022 139,259 miles

Offside Rear Integral body structure or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security floor (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Pass 21 Oct 2021 137,743 miles

Offside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

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

Pass 19 Nov 2020 136,313 miles
Pass 1 Jul 2019 132,607 miles

slight oil leak from rear differential

Pass 9 Jul 2018 127,754 miles
Fail 2 Jul 2018 127,717 miles

Brake pipe excessively corroded Front to rear and across the boot floor (1.1.11 (c))

Driver's seat fore and aft adjustment mechanism not functioning as intended. (6.2.5 (b) (i))

Pass 1 Aug 2017 124,545 miles

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

Pass 4 Jun 2016 124,417 miles

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

rear dif leaking

Pass 21 Oct 2015 124,110 miles

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

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

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

fuel pipes corroded

Pass 15 May 2015 120,340 miles

N/SIDE REAR TYRE BALD ON INNER EDGE

Pass 15 May 2014 109,229 miles
Fail 16 May 2013 100,324 miles

Nearside Side repeater not working (1.4.A.2c)

REAR INDICATOR BULBS NEED CHANGING SOON

Pass 16 May 2013 100,324 miles

REAR INDICATOR BULBS NEED CHANGING SOON

Pass 16 May 2012 93,040 miles
Pass 19 Apr 2011 89,558 miles

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

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

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

Pass 17 May 2010 84,870 miles
Fail 12 May 2010 84,870 miles

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

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

Offside Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Pass 13 Aug 2009 74,344 miles
Pass 10 Sep 2008 55,566 miles

Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Rear 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 disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Pass 24 Jan 2008 54,363 miles

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

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

cracks in nearside front tyre treads

cracks in offside front tyre treads

offside front brake disc pitted

offside rear brake disc pitted

Pass 28 Dec 2006 52,421 miles

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.C.1b)

long travel on parking brake lever

Pass 24 Oct 2006 52,318 miles

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.C.1b)

Fail 24 Oct 2006 52,318 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.C.1b)

Pass 8 Feb 2006 498,771 miles
Fail 7 Feb 2006 498,753 miles

Windscreen has damage to the swept area in excess of a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

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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BF51 TOA is a 2001 BMW M5 in Black with a 4,941cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 28 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 82.1%.

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 BF51 TOA, 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 BF51 TOA registered?

BF51 TOA is a 2001 BMW M5, first registered on 31 December 2001.

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