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EF51 EDO

2001 BMW M5

Silver Petrol 4941cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires15 May 2019
Tests18 (14 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate77.8%

Mileage

99,724 mi
Last recorded99,724 miles
Recorded on15 May 2018
Typical for 2001 BMW M593,301 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationEF51 EDO
MakeBMW
ModelM5
Year2001
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine4,941cc

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MOT History

14 pass 4 fail
Pass 15 May 2018 99,724 miles

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

Oil leak at rear diff ()

both rear and n/s front tyres showing wear on edges

Fail 14 May 2018 99,722 miles

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

Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

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

Oil leak at rear diff ()

both rear and n/s front tyres showing wear on edges

Pass 16 May 2017 84,739 miles
Pass 13 Jun 2016 78,863 miles

Nearside Front Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Offside Front Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Pass 8 Jun 2015 75,412 miles
Pass 17 Jun 2014 73,164 miles
Pass 25 Oct 2013 70,611 miles

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

Front Service brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

SLIGHT OIL LEAK FROM REAR DIFFERENTAIL

Pass 23 Oct 2012 63,465 miles

Front brake discs slightly rusty on the edges

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

Fail 23 Oct 2012 63,465 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Front brake discs slightly rusty on the edges

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

Fail 21 Oct 2011 58,565 miles

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Pass 21 Oct 2011 58,565 miles
Pass 22 Oct 2010 53,612 miles
Pass 9 Jun 2009 42,068 miles

offside front floorpan,plastic shield come adrift

Pass 17 Nov 2008 36,159 miles
Fail 8 Nov 2008 36,150 miles

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

Pass 10 Nov 2007 26,036 miles

Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Pass 16 Nov 2006 17,819 miles
Pass 19 Oct 2005 17,679 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)

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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EF51 EDO is a 2001 BMW M5 in Silver with a 4,941cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 77.8%.

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 EF51 EDO, 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 EF51 EDO registered?

EF51 EDO is a 2001 BMW M5, first registered on 29 November 2001.

Is EF51 EDO safe to buy?

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