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G679 DAN

2001 BMW M5

Silver Petrol 4941cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires20 Oct 2022
Tests19 (16 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate84.2%

Mileage

105,433 mi
Last recorded105,433 miles
Recorded on15 Oct 2021
Typical for 2001 BMW M593,301 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationG679 DAN
MakeBMW
ModelM5
Year2001
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine4,941cc

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MOT History

16 pass 3 fail
Pass 15 Oct 2021 105,433 miles
Pass 21 Oct 2020 105,418 miles
Pass 23 Mar 2019 105,143 miles
Pass 7 Apr 2018 105,094 miles
Pass 25 Feb 2017 105,074 miles
Pass 31 Jan 2016 104,752 miles
Pass 20 Sep 2014 102,900 miles
Pass 13 Jul 2013 102,645 miles
Pass 28 Jul 2012 101,565 miles
Pass 25 Jun 2011 100,056 miles
Pass 19 Jun 2010 98,134 miles
Fail 15 Jun 2009 94,673 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Fuel system component insecure (7.2.1)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 15 Jun 2009 94,673 miles
Pass 8 Jul 2008 86,073 miles
Fail 26 Jun 2008 85,909 miles

Nearside Outer Rear Lower Suspension arm has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

Pass 26 Jun 2007 73,673 miles
Fail 21 Jun 2007 73,334 miles

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

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

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

Pass 29 Jun 2006 52,471 miles
Pass 28 Jun 2005 36,093 miles

all 4 tyres wearing on the inner edge

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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G679 DAN is a 2001 BMW M5 in Silver with a 4,941cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 84.2%.

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 G679 DAN, 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 G679 DAN registered?

G679 DAN is a 2001 BMW M5, first registered on 6 July 2001.

Is G679 DAN safe to buy?

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