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FN51 FEM

2001 BMW M5

Purple Petrol 4941cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires15 Sep 2011
Tests7 (5 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

100,860 mi
Last recorded100,860 miles
Recorded on16 Sep 2010
Typical for 2001 BMW M593,301 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFN51 FEM
MakeBMW
ModelM5
Year2001
ColourPurple
Fuel typePetrol
Engine4,941cc

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MOT History

5 pass 2 fail
Pass 16 Sep 2010 100,860 miles

Nail in nearside rear tyre

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

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

Rear Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

engine managment light on dash

Pass 8 Sep 2009 94,740 miles
Pass 29 Aug 2008 86,861 miles
Pass 30 Aug 2007 79,297 miles
Fail 21 Aug 2007 79,297 miles

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

Fail 21 Aug 2007 79,297 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 23 Aug 2006 71,786 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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FN51 FEM is a 2001 BMW M5 in Purple with a 4,941cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 7 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 71.4%.

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 FN51 FEM, 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 FN51 FEM registered?

FN51 FEM is a 2001 BMW M5, first registered on 3 September 2001.

Is FN51 FEM safe to buy?

The MOT history for FN51 FEM shows 7 tests with a 71.4% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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