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G7 TME

2001 BMW M5

Blue Petrol 4941cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires28 Jul 2017
Tests16 (11 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate68.8%

Mileage

99,950 mi
Last recorded99,950 miles
Recorded on29 Jul 2016
Typical for 2001 BMW M593,301 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationG7 TME
MakeBMW
ModelM5
Year2001
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine4,941cc

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MOT History

11 pass 5 fail
Pass 29 Jul 2016 99,950 miles
Pass 23 Oct 2014 99,883 miles
Fail 22 Sep 2014 99,609 miles

Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

Nearside Front Headlamp levelling device inoperative (1.7.2)

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

Offside Front Headlamp levelling device inoperative (1.7.2)

Offside Front coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

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

Brake system warning light on

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

O/s/r spring catching inner wheel arch

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

Rear diff leaking

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 23 Aug 2013 96,600 miles

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)

various brake pipes corroded

Fail 17 Aug 2013 96,598 miles

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

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)

various brake pipes corroded

Pass 17 Aug 2012 92,713 miles

Main front to rear fuel pipe corroded

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

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

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

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

Rear diff leaking oil

Pass 2 Aug 2011 88,759 miles

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

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

Fail 29 Jul 2011 88,753 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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

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

Pass 12 Jul 2010 82,679 miles

rear diff oil seal leaking

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

aux belts lightly cracked

dsc light on dash on

exhaust rusty

front and rear discs slightly poor

front tyres lightly cracked

front wipers slightly poor

fuel pipes rusty

slight front and rear brake judder recorded

some brake pipes slightly corroded

Fail 9 Jul 2010 82,523 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

aux belts lightly cracked

dsc light on dash on

exhaust rusty

front and rear discs slightly poor

front tyres lightly cracked

front wipers slightly poor

fuel pipes rusty

rear diff oil seal leaking

slight front and rear brake judder recorded

some brake pipes slightly corroded

Pass 22 Jul 2009 77,789 miles

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

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

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

Fail 21 Jul 2008 74,756 miles

Nearside Front Wheel stud(s) missing (4.2.A.1e)

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

Rear Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Pass 21 Jul 2008 74,756 miles

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

Rear Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Pass 23 Jul 2007 71,295 miles

Nearside Rear Axle swivel joint has slight play (2.5.A.3b)

Offside Rear Axle swivel joint has slight play (2.5.A.3b)

Pass 26 Jul 2006 68,365 miles
Pass 26 Jul 2005 58,010 miles

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

both front tyres wearing heavily to inner and outer tread on 1.6mm legal minimum

rear brakje discs worn

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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G7 TME is a 2001 BMW M5 in Blue with a 4,941cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68.8%.

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 G7 TME, 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 G7 TME registered?

G7 TME is a 2001 BMW M5, first registered on 23 November 2001.

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