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F6 JMY

2001 BMW M5

Black Petrol 4941cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires16 Jun 2027
Tests23 (20 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate87%

Mileage

134,239 mi
Last recorded134,239 miles
Recorded on4 Jun 2026
Typical for 2001 BMW M593,301 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationF6 JMY
MakeBMW
ModelM5
Year2001
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine4,941cc

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MOT History

20 pass 3 fail
Pass 4 Jun 2026 134,239 miles
Pass 30 May 2025 130,493 miles
Pass 3 Jun 2024 127,787 miles
Pass 2 Jun 2023 125,377 miles
Pass 17 Jun 2022 123,773 miles
Pass 17 Jun 2021 122,931 miles
Pass 7 Jul 2020 120,615 miles
Pass 27 Jul 2019 117,870 miles
Pass 23 Jun 2018 117,826 miles

Front Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Inner Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 2 Nov 2016 117,594 miles

Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Fail 2 Nov 2016 117,594 miles

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Pass 15 Aug 2015 117,500 miles
Pass 7 Aug 2014 115,976 miles
Fail 7 Aug 2014 115,976 miles

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 7 Jun 2013 107,340 miles

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

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

Pass 17 May 2012 95,671 miles

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

nearside front tyre worn on outer edge

Pass 17 May 2011 89,079 miles

Offside Rear Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Pass 17 May 2010 83,999 miles

Nearside Rear Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Pass 20 May 2009 79,620 miles
Pass 12 May 2008 73,339 miles
Pass 30 Apr 2007 70,342 miles
Pass 15 May 2006 65,126 miles
Fail 15 May 2006 65,993 miles

Rear Anti-roll bar attachment bracket/mounting cracked (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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F6 JMY is a 2001 BMW M5 in Black with a 4,941cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 87%.

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 F6 JMY, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was F6 JMY registered?

F6 JMY is a 2001 BMW M5, first registered on 3 May 2001.

Is F6 JMY safe to buy?

The MOT history for F6 JMY shows 23 tests with a 87% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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