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EK51 PZY

2001 BMW M5

Blue Petrol 4941cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires4 Jun 2027
Tests17 (16 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate94.1%

Mileage

73,230 mi
Last recorded73,230 miles
Recorded on5 Jun 2026
Typical for 2001 BMW M593,301 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationEK51 PZY
MakeBMW
ModelM5
Year2001
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine4,941cc

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MOT History

16 pass 1 fail
Pass 5 Jun 2026 73,230 miles
Pass 2 Jul 2022 72,266 miles
Pass 15 Jul 2021 71,253 miles
Pass 30 Nov 2020 70,471 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Rear control arm bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Upper Suspension component ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Rear control arm bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 13 Jun 2019 66,717 miles
Pass 6 Jun 2018 60,212 miles
Pass 21 Jun 2017 53,666 miles
Pass 10 Jun 2016 50,649 miles

Offside Rear Nail in tyre

Pass 18 Jun 2015 47,437 miles

Fuel pipe/s corroded

Pass 19 Jun 2014 45,282 miles

Nail in nearside front tyre

Fail 18 Jun 2014 45,277 miles

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

Nail in nearside front tyre

Pass 21 Jun 2013 42,987 miles
Pass 8 Mar 2012 41,274 miles
Pass 27 Sep 2010 39,907 miles
Pass 14 Feb 2008 38,226 miles
Pass 14 Feb 2007 34,217 miles
Pass 10 Feb 2006 31,328 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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EK51 PZY is a 2001 BMW M5 in Blue with a 4,941cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 94.1%.

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 EK51 PZY, 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 EK51 PZY registered?

EK51 PZY is a 2001 BMW M5, first registered on 27 November 2001.

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