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BM51 BSS

2001 BMW M5

Black Petrol 4941cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires21 Jan 2027
Tests19 (14 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate73.7%

Mileage

122,969 mi
Last recorded122,969 miles
Recorded on22 Jan 2026
Typical for 2001 BMW M593,301 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBM51 BSS
MakeBMW
ModelM5
Year2001
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine4,941cc

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MOT History

14 pass 5 fail
Pass 22 Jan 2026 122,969 miles

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

Pass 21 Mar 2023 120,663 miles

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 20 Oct 2021 119,852 miles

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

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

Fail 12 Oct 2021 119,851 miles

Brake performance not tested (1.2.1 (g))

Nearside Front Hydraulic brake cylinder leaking hydraulic fluid (1.1.16 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Nearside Rear Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

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

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

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

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

Pass 19 Feb 2020 118,103 miles

Rear diff pinnion seal weeping oil

Fail 12 Feb 2020 118,098 miles

Nearside Front Steering linkage ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Brake pad(s) wearing thin near to wear indecator (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Rear diff pinnion seal weeping oil

Pass 7 Feb 2019 110,014 miles

Nearside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin 4-5mm cant see inner pads (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Rear pinion seal weeping

Pass 30 Jan 2018 112,876 miles

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

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

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

Pass 16 Feb 2017 108,956 miles

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

all rear metal brake pipes greased not allowing inspection

all rubber jacking blocks missing from sills

emissions erratic

front brake discs worn

rear brake discs worn

Pass 12 May 2014 108,458 miles

front brake discs corroded and pitted

under trays fitted

windscreen damaged zone b

Pass 16 Mar 2013 107,757 miles

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

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

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

engine managment light on

plastic sill covers fitted

Fail 27 Feb 2013 107,756 miles

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

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

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

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

engine managment light on

plastic sill covers fitted

Pass 3 Mar 2012 106,031 miles

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

all jacking points rubber blocks missing

plastic sillguards fitted

Fail 2 Mar 2012 106,031 miles

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

all jacking points rubber blocks missing

plastic sillguards fitted

Pass 16 Dec 2010 96,208 miles

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

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

Offside Front 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 15 Dec 2009 86,621 miles

Offside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

steering rack has slight play in arm bushes

Pass 15 Dec 2009 86,621 miles

Offside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

steering rack has slight play in arm bushes

Pass 12 Dec 2008 73,435 miles
Pass 3 Jan 2007 47,126 miles

ADVISE STRONG offside front tyre wearing on edge and split in tread close to cords

WET TEST

all rubber jacking blocks missing from outer sills

beam pattern faint

brake imbalance 10%

engine management light illuminated

nearside front tyre worn and cut in tread

nearside rear tyre nail in tread and worn to blocks in places

offside rear tyre worn to blocks in places

windows tinted (quite dark)

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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BM51 BSS is a 2001 BMW M5 in Black with a 4,941cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.7%.

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 a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

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 BM51 BSS, 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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BM51 BSS is a 2001 BMW M5, first registered on 19 November 2001.

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