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FA51 XRK

2001 BMW M5

Blue Petrol 4941cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires4 Oct 2026
Tests23 (21 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate91.3%

Mileage

110,789 mi
Last recorded110,789 miles
Recorded on19 Sep 2025
Typical for 2001 BMW M593,301 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFA51 XRK
MakeBMW
ModelM5
Year2001
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine4,941cc

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MOT History

21 pass 2 fail
Pass 19 Sep 2025 110,789 miles
Pass 6 Sep 2024 105,739 miles
Pass 18 Sep 2023 103,637 miles
Pass 30 Sep 2022 101,291 miles
Pass 17 Sep 2021 100,901 miles
Pass 8 Sep 2020 99,094 miles
Pass 19 Sep 2019 98,561 miles
Pass 27 Sep 2018 94,921 miles
Pass 8 Sep 2017 89,791 miles
Pass 20 Sep 2016 88,596 miles
Pass 2 Oct 2015 84,017 miles
Pass 26 Sep 2014 81,850 miles

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

Pass 18 Sep 2013 78,593 miles

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

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

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

Fail 3 Oct 2012 76,786 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Nearside and offside rear exhaust silencers removed replaced with chrome end pipes

Offside Headlamp aim too low and too far to the right. (1.8)

Pass 3 Oct 2012 76,786 miles

Nearside and offside rear exhaust silencers removed replaced with chrome end pipes

Pass 3 Oct 2011 70,965 miles

Nearside and offside rear exhaust silencers have been replaced with staineless steel pipes the noise emitted is not considerately louder than a standars exhaust system.

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

Fail 28 Sep 2010 63,831 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Nearside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 28 Sep 2010 63,831 miles
Pass 2 Oct 2009 58,182 miles
Pass 2 Oct 2008 50,816 miles
Pass 5 Oct 2007 42,326 miles
Pass 14 Apr 2007 33,256 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

near side rear anti rolbar link has some play

rea tyre.s 3 mm

Pass 20 Apr 2006 24,363 miles

Nearside Inner Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Offside Inner Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

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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FA51 XRK is a 2001 BMW M5 in Blue with a 4,941cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 91.3%.

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 FA51 XRK, 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 FA51 XRK registered?

FA51 XRK is a 2001 BMW M5, first registered on 5 October 2001.

Is FA51 XRK safe to buy?

The MOT history for FA51 XRK shows 23 tests with a 91.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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