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DV51 EKA

2001 BMW M5

Blue Petrol 4941cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires11 Jun 2027
Tests25 (21 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate84%

Mileage

174,278 mi
Last recorded174,278 miles
Recorded on12 Jun 2026
Typical for 2001 BMW M593,301 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDV51 EKA
MakeBMW
ModelM5
Year2001
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine4,941cc

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MOT History

21 pass 4 fail
Pass 12 Jun 2026 174,278 miles
Pass 31 May 2025 171,258 miles
Pass 23 Mar 2024 162,104 miles
Pass 10 Mar 2023 158,144 miles
Pass 4 Mar 2022 157,503 miles
Pass 28 Oct 2019 157,235 miles
Pass 29 Oct 2018 157,025 miles
Pass 25 Oct 2017 156,760 miles
Pass 15 Sep 2016 155,963 miles
Pass 16 Jun 2016 155,635 miles

Brake pipe slightly corroded front to rear by fuel tank (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

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)

front to rear fuel pipe corroding

nearside front track rod arm has had heat applied

offside front track rod arm has had heat applied

rear differential leaking oil onto exhaust

Fail 14 Jun 2016 155,634 miles

Windscreen has a sticker or other obstruction encroaching by more than 10mm within zone 'A' wiper arm (8.3.1b)

fuel cap seal starting to split

Brake pipe slightly corroded front to rear by fuel tank (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

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)

front to rear fuel pipe corroding

nearside front track rod arm has had heat applied

offside front track rod arm has had heat applied

rear differential leaking oil onto exhaust

Fail 25 Jun 2015 143,361 miles

Nearside Outer Rear Upper Suspension arm ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside Outer Rear Upper Suspension arm ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Fuel pipe/s corroded

Oil leak

Pass 22 Jun 2015 143,311 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)

Fail 20 Jun 2015 143,311 miles

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

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 8 May 2014 128,101 miles

diff oil leak

Pass 19 Apr 2013 126,587 miles

Fuel pipe corroded front to rear

Nearside Rear Suspension arm ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

o/s steering rod inner joint has minor play

Pass 18 Apr 2012 124,583 miles

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

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

Pass 6 Apr 2011 123,192 miles

slight corrosion to inner face of both front brake discs

Pass 6 May 2010 121,805 miles

slight corrosion to inner face of both front brake discs

Pass 14 Oct 2009 120,978 miles
Pass 2 Jan 2009 119,339 miles
Pass 13 Nov 2007 116,328 miles

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

slight trace of brake fluid on both front calipers around cylinder not wet on test

Fail 12 Nov 2007 116,328 miles

Nearside Front Front wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.5.A.2)

Offside Front Front wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.5.A.2)

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

slight trace of brake fluid on both front calipers around cylinder not wet on test

Pass 11 Nov 2006 113,043 miles

Centre Front Ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

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

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

Pass 27 Oct 2005 96,408 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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DV51 EKA is a 2001 BMW M5 in Blue with a 4,941cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 25 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 84%.

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 DV51 EKA, 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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DV51 EKA is a 2001 BMW M5, first registered on 1 November 2001.

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