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FH51 DBV

2001 BMW M5

Blue Petrol 4941cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires24 Aug 2012
Tests11 (6 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate54.5%

Mileage

12,308 mi
Last recorded12,308 miles
Recorded on25 Aug 2011
Typical for 2001 BMW M593,301 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFH51 DBV
MakeBMW
ModelM5
Year2001
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine4,941cc

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MOT History

6 pass 5 fail
Fail 25 Aug 2011 12,308 miles

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Rear position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Pass 25 Aug 2011 12,308 miles
Fail 8 Oct 2010 110,590 miles

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.C.1b) DANGEROUS

Pass 20 Aug 2010 109,107 miles

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

Pass 1 Jul 2009 103,073 miles
Fail 1 Jul 2009 103,073 miles

Offside Rear Rear wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.6.1)

Pass 27 Jun 2008 89,268 miles

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

Fail 27 Jun 2008 89,268 miles

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

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

Pass 2 Jul 2007 78,853 miles
Fail 21 Jun 2007 78,392 miles

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Pass 22 Jun 2006 63,476 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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FH51 DBV is a 2001 BMW M5 in Blue with a 4,941cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 54.5%.

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 FH51 DBV, 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 FH51 DBV registered?

FH51 DBV is a 2001 BMW M5, first registered on 27 November 2001.

Is FH51 DBV safe to buy?

The MOT history for FH51 DBV shows 11 tests with a 54.5% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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