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CN51 UJK

2001 BMW M5

Silver Petrol 4941cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires5 Nov 2026
Tests21 (19 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate90.5%

Mileage

81,163 mi
Last recorded81,163 miles
Recorded on6 Nov 2025
Typical for 2001 BMW M593,301 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationCN51 UJK
MakeBMW
ModelM5
Year2001
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine4,941cc

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MOT History

19 pass 2 fail
Pass 6 Nov 2025 81,163 miles
Pass 12 Nov 2022 80,930 miles
Pass 14 Aug 2021 80,670 miles
Pass 15 Aug 2020 80,482 miles
Pass 31 Aug 2019 80,118 miles
Pass 18 Aug 2018 79,771 miles
Pass 2 Sep 2017 79,212 miles
Pass 17 Sep 2016 78,718 miles
Pass 3 Oct 2015 77,415 miles
Pass 24 Sep 2014 75,229 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Fuel pipe/s corroded

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

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

Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1a)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

front tyres perishing

o/s/f tyre getting low on outer edge

Fail 24 Sep 2014 75,229 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Fuel pipe/s corroded

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

front tyres perishing

o/s/f tyre getting low on outer edge

Pass 19 Sep 2013 70,958 miles

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

Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1a)

inner edge of n/s/r tyre getting low

Pass 19 Sep 2012 67,309 miles

Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1a)

Pass 21 Sep 2011 64,854 miles

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

Pass 22 Sep 2010 60,405 miles

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

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Pass 22 Sep 2009 57,032 miles

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

Pass 25 Sep 2008 52,616 miles

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

Fail 24 Sep 2008 52,616 miles

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

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

Pass 26 Sep 2007 47,695 miles

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

Pass 21 Sep 2006 40,347 miles

inner surfaces of both front discs are corroded and should be replaced when front pads get low.

Pass 28 Sep 2005 34,943 miles

Nearside Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Offside Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

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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CN51 UJK is a 2001 BMW M5 in Silver with a 4,941cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 90.5%.

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 CN51 UJK, 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 CN51 UJK registered?

CN51 UJK is a 2001 BMW M5, first registered on 5 October 2001.

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