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EN51 USX

2001 BMW M5

Blue Petrol 4941cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires30 Apr 2026
Tests20 (15 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

104,268 mi
Last recorded104,268 miles
Recorded on1 May 2025
Typical for 2001 BMW M593,301 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationEN51 USX
MakeBMW
ModelM5
Year2001
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine4,941cc

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MOT History

15 pass 5 fail
Pass 1 May 2025 104,268 miles
Pass 5 Feb 2024 103,789 miles
Pass 1 Feb 2024 103,785 miles

Front Cab or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security Nearside and Offside sills (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Fail 23 Jan 2024 103,780 miles

Rear Cab or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of a cab mounting Nearside and Offside sills (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Front Cab or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security Nearside and Offside sills (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Pass 19 Nov 2021 103,750 miles

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Pass 6 Nov 2018 103,720 miles

Rear diff leaking

Pass 16 Oct 2017 102,403 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)

Pass 13 May 2015 98,191 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

fuel pipe corroding

Fail 15 Apr 2015 98,059 miles

Brake fluid warning lamp illuminated (3.6.G.2)

Nearside Front Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b) DANGEROUS

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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

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

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1a)

front brake discs heavily corroded

fuel pipe corroded

oil leak from diff

rear brake discs corroded

Pass 25 Jan 2014 91,243 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Fail 21 Jan 2014 91,129 miles

Nearside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Offside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 20 Dec 2012 85,673 miles
Fail 18 Dec 2012 85,635 miles

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Pass 2 Dec 2011 77,628 miles
Pass 11 Nov 2010 74,209 miles

both front to rear at rear brake pipes starting to corrode,not excessive

front and rear discs corroded

Fail 9 Nov 2010 74,209 miles

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

both front to rear at rear brake pipes starting to corrode,not excessive

front and rear discs corroded

Pass 27 Nov 2009 66,453 miles
Pass 10 Oct 2008 59,309 miles
Pass 25 Feb 2008 54,925 miles

nearside front tyre worn on outer edge

Pass 5 Feb 2007 44,000 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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EN51 USX is a 2001 BMW M5 in Blue with a 4,941cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 EN51 USX, 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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EN51 USX is a 2001 BMW M5, first registered on 27 December 2001.

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