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DF51 CJX

2001 BMW M5

Red Petrol 4941cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires22 Jan 2027
Tests21 (18 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate85.7%

Mileage

56,522 mi
Last recorded56,522 miles
Recorded on23 Jan 2026
Typical for 2001 BMW M593,301 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDF51 CJX
MakeBMW
ModelM5
Year2001
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine4,941cc

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MOT History

18 pass 3 fail
Pass 23 Jan 2026 56,522 miles

Nearside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Nearside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Fail 4 Dec 2025 56,514 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

Nearside Front Upper Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

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

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

Battery insecure but not likely to fall from carrier (4.13 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened corroded (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Offside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened corroded (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material both pipes corroded, side of fuel tank (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 15 Aug 2024 56,514 miles
Pass 14 Jul 2023 56,512 miles
Fail 14 Jul 2023 56,512 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

Pass 9 Apr 2021 56,504 miles
Pass 22 Nov 2019 56,504 miles

Fuel Pipe/s corroded ()

Nearside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Nearside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Offside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

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

Pass 3 Dec 2018 56,504 miles
Pass 19 Oct 2017 56,503 miles

front to rear fuel pipe rusty

Pass 14 Nov 2016 56,498 miles
Pass 19 Oct 2015 56,498 miles
Pass 14 Oct 2014 56,367 miles
Pass 15 Oct 2013 56,363 miles
Pass 24 Oct 2012 55,843 miles
Pass 5 Oct 2011 55,551 miles
Pass 8 Oct 2010 55,103 miles
Fail 14 Oct 2009 54,925 miles

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage fractured (2.4.G.1)

Pass 14 Oct 2009 54,925 miles
Pass 16 Sep 2008 54,213 miles
Pass 10 Oct 2007 50,601 miles

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

advise fuel pipe corroded.

advise slight play in steering rack offside

Pass 10 Oct 2006 44,981 miles

advise fuel pipes slight corrosion.

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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DF51 CJX is a 2001 BMW M5 in Red with a 4,941cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 85.7%.

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 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 DF51 CJX, 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 DF51 CJX registered?

DF51 CJX is a 2001 BMW M5, first registered on 9 November 2001.

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