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DV51 ZRX

2001 BMW M5

Blue Petrol 4941cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires22 Oct 2023
Tests19 (17 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate89.5%

Mileage

146,838 mi
Last recorded146,838 miles
Recorded on8 Oct 2022
Typical for 2001 BMW M593,301 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

17 pass 2 fail
Pass 8 Oct 2022 146,838 miles

Offside Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Pass 23 Oct 2021 146,390 miles
Pass 11 Dec 2020 145,424 miles

Both Sides sill covers & under engine tray fitted.

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

Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Both Sides. (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Undersides covered with under sills.

Fail 5 Dec 2020 145,424 miles

Front Headlamp aim too low Both Sides. (4.1.2 (a))

Front Headlamp levelling device inoperative Both Sides. (4.1.5 (a))

Both Sides sill covers & under engine tray fitted.

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

Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Both Sides. (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Undersides covered with under sills.

Pass 4 Dec 2019 142,201 miles
Pass 31 Oct 2018 140,646 miles
Pass 14 Oct 2017 138,176 miles
Pass 29 Oct 2016 135,461 miles
Pass 10 Oct 2015 132,567 miles

Offside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded to rear (3.6.B.2c)

Pass 31 Oct 2014 129,359 miles

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

Pass 6 Sep 2013 124,309 miles

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

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

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

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

both front brake dics are in slightly poor condition on inner surfaces

Pass 7 Sep 2012 120,501 miles
Pass 30 Aug 2011 113,243 miles
Pass 29 Dec 2010 101,240 miles
Pass 5 Jan 2010 91,929 miles

Slight oil leak from differential pinion oil seal.

Pass 6 Jan 2009 55,947 miles

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

Pass 4 Jan 2008 80,793 miles

Nearside Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Offside Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

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

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

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

n/s/r fuel pipe slightly corroded

o/s/r tyre worn on inner edge

slight oil leak from rear diff pinion oil seal

Pass 29 Dec 2006 76,599 miles
Fail 28 Dec 2006 76,599 miles

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar attachment bracket/mounting cracked (2.4.G.1)

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

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 ZRX is a 2001 BMW M5 in Blue with a 4,941cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 89.5%.

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 DV51 ZRX, 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 ZRX is a 2001 BMW M5, first registered on 21 December 2001.

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