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F1 DHR

2001 BMW M5

Blue Petrol 4941cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires17 Aug 2026
Tests21 (20 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate95.2%

Mileage

179,404 mi
Last recorded179,404 miles
Recorded on18 Aug 2025
Typical for 2001 BMW M593,301 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationF1 DHR
MakeBMW
ModelM5
Year2001
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine4,941cc

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MOT History

20 pass 1 fail
Pass 18 Aug 2025 179,404 miles
Pass 27 Mar 2024 178,725 miles
Pass 1 Feb 2023 178,224 miles
Pass 4 Dec 2021 176,946 miles
Pass 30 Nov 2020 173,971 miles
Pass 3 Dec 2019 173,370 miles
Pass 1 Dec 2018 170,765 miles
Pass 29 Nov 2017 161,150 miles

Nearside Front Front suspension ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Pass 30 Nov 2016 153,822 miles

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

Pass 10 Dec 2015 144,735 miles
Pass 30 Sep 2014 138,226 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 11 Sep 2013 131,199 miles
Pass 29 Sep 2012 121,659 miles
Fail 29 Sep 2012 102,593 miles

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

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

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Pass 1 Oct 2011 117,825 miles
Pass 4 Oct 2010 107,183 miles
Pass 24 Aug 2009 94,035 miles
Pass 9 Sep 2008 84,365 miles
Pass 16 Aug 2007 71,151 miles
Pass 30 Aug 2006 60,447 miles
Pass 4 Mar 2006 53,617 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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F1 DHR is a 2001 BMW M5 in Blue with a 4,941cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 95.2%.

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 F1 DHR, 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 F1 DHR registered?

F1 DHR is a 2001 BMW M5, first registered on 2 November 2001.

Is F1 DHR safe to buy?

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