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BJ51 KPY

2001 BMW M5

Blue Petrol 4941cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires27 Feb 2020
Tests14 (13 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate92.9%

Mileage

122,123 mi
Last recorded122,123 miles
Recorded on28 Feb 2019
Typical for 2001 BMW M593,301 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBJ51 KPY
MakeBMW
ModelM5
Year2001
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine4,941cc

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MOT History

13 pass 1 fail
Pass 28 Feb 2019 122,123 miles
Pass 2 Feb 2018 121,812 miles
Pass 8 Oct 2016 119,325 miles

Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Pass 7 Oct 2015 114,986 miles
Pass 4 Oct 2014 108,386 miles
Pass 1 Oct 2013 100,638 miles

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

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

Pass 9 Oct 2012 94,047 miles

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

Pass 5 Oct 2011 87,250 miles
Pass 22 Oct 2010 80,554 miles
Pass 29 Oct 2009 75,098 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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)

Fail 29 Oct 2009 75,098 miles

Rear Anti-roll bar insecure (2.4.G.1)

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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)

Pass 16 Oct 2008 70,777 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

rear axle has slight oil leak

Pass 28 Sep 2007 66,491 miles
Pass 29 Sep 2006 61,796 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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BJ51 KPY is a 2001 BMW M5 in Blue with a 4,941cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 92.9%.

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 BJ51 KPY, 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 BJ51 KPY registered?

BJ51 KPY is a 2001 BMW M5, first registered on 8 October 2001.

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