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FD51 XTO

2001 BMW M5

Blue Petrol 4941cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires29 Mar 2020
Tests17 (13 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate76.5%

Mileage

174,623 mi
Last recorded174,623 miles
Recorded on30 Mar 2019
Typical for 2001 BMW M593,301 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFD51 XTO
MakeBMW
ModelM5
Year2001
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine4,941cc

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MOT History

13 pass 4 fail
Pass 30 Mar 2019 174,623 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material front to rear both (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

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))

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

engine covers and undertrays fitted

Pass 15 Aug 2017 165,409 miles

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

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

Offside Brake pipe slightly corroded front to rears (3.6.B.2c)

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

Pass 16 Aug 2016 158,168 miles

Brake pipe slightly corroded both front to rears to hoses (3.6.B.2c)

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

engine cover / under trays fitted

Fail 15 Aug 2016 158,168 miles

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar attachment bracket/mounting fractured (2.4.G.1)

Brake pipe slightly corroded both front to rears to hoses (3.6.B.2c)

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

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

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

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

engine cover / under trays fitted

Pass 8 Aug 2015 144,677 miles

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

Pass 18 Jul 2014 138,610 miles
Pass 30 Jul 2013 134,777 miles
Pass 26 Jul 2012 131,824 miles

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

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)

Fail 26 Jul 2012 131,822 miles

Exhaust catalytic converter missing where one was fitted as standard (7.1.3)

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content at idle excessive (7.3.D.4)

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

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 12 Sep 2011 121,925 miles
Pass 2 Aug 2010 113,864 miles
Pass 21 Oct 2009 112,033 miles
Fail 30 Sep 2009 112,033 miles

Nearside Front Direction indicator adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (1.4.A.2h)

Nearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

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

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Nail in offside rear tyre

Pass 28 Aug 2008 105,781 miles

Front brake disc slightly scored (3.5.1h)

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

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

Fail 28 Aug 2008 105,781 miles

Front brake disc slightly scored (3.5.1h)

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

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

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

Pass 30 Aug 2007 86,800 miles
Pass 4 Jul 2006 63,726 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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FD51 XTO 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 76.5%.

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 FD51 XTO, 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 FD51 XTO registered?

FD51 XTO is a 2001 BMW M5, first registered on 14 December 2001.

Is FD51 XTO safe to buy?

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