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GF51 FPY

2001 BMW M5

Green Petrol 4941cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires3 Aug 2026
Tests20 (18 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate90%

Mileage

92,070 mi
Last recorded92,070 miles
Recorded on4 Aug 2025
Typical for 2001 BMW M593,301 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGF51 FPY
MakeBMW
ModelM5
Year2001
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine4,941cc

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MOT History

18 pass 2 fail
Pass 4 Aug 2025 92,070 miles
Pass 28 May 2024 91,829 miles

Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement o/s and n/s brake reaction bushs (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge worn thin inner wearing thin outer (5.2.3 (e))

Rear Oil leak, but not excessive diff (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 2 Jun 2023 91,079 miles
Pass 9 Jun 2022 90,443 miles
Pass 29 May 2021 89,433 miles

Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 24 Jun 2019 88,642 miles

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

O/s rear tyre "low" on tread

Pass 12 Jun 2018 87,796 miles

Engine covers and under trays fitted

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly chafed rubbing on front shock absorber (1.1.12 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear parking brake recorded low effort

Oil leak, but not excessive engine (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Rear Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Fail 1 Jun 2018 87,535 miles

Nearside Rear Upper Suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt outer rear most arm (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Rear Upper Suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt outer rear most arm (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Engine covers and under trays fitted

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly chafed rubbing on front shock absorber (1.1.12 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear parking brake recorded low effort

Oil leak, but not excessive engine (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Rear Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Pass 20 May 2017 86,428 miles
Pass 4 Jun 2016 84,780 miles

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

MIL light is on

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

rear parking (secondary) brake imbalance requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. park brake (3.7.B.6b)

Pass 11 Jun 2015 82,546 miles
Pass 18 Jun 2014 82,191 miles
Pass 19 Jun 2013 81,569 miles

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

Pass 23 Feb 2012 80,161 miles
Pass 22 Feb 2011 77,286 miles
Fail 19 Feb 2011 77,286 miles

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

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

Pass 13 Aug 2009 65,033 miles
Pass 22 Jul 2008 59,944 miles
Pass 2 Aug 2007 51,305 miles
Pass 4 Jul 2006 43,728 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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GF51 FPY is a 2001 BMW M5 in Green with a 4,941cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 90%.

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 GF51 FPY, 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 GF51 FPY registered?

GF51 FPY is a 2001 BMW M5, first registered on 1 October 2001.

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