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GF51 HBO

2001 BMW M5

Grey Petrol 4941cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires22 Aug 2026
Tests29 (19 pass, 10 fail)
Pass rate65.5%

Mileage

114,970 mi
Last recorded114,970 miles
Recorded on15 Aug 2025
Typical for 2001 BMW M593,301 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGF51 HBO
MakeBMW
ModelM5
Year2001
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine4,941cc

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MOT History

19 pass 10 fail
Pass 15 Aug 2025 114,970 miles

Offside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 23 Aug 2024 114,923 miles
Pass 14 Aug 2023 114,737 miles
Pass 29 Jul 2022 113,941 miles
Pass 20 Aug 2021 113,186 miles

Central Obligatory mirror slightly damaged (3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 19 Aug 2020 110,661 miles

Central Fuel Pipe/s corroded ()

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

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

Pass 23 Aug 2019 109,782 miles

Central Fuel Pipe/s corroded ()

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Fail 7 Aug 2019 109,767 miles

Exhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds manufacturer's specified limits (8.2.1.2 (a))

Nearside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

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

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

Pass 13 Jun 2018 108,674 miles

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

rear body braces insecure

Fail 12 Jun 2018 108,674 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

rear body braces insecure

Pass 19 Jun 2017 106,775 miles

Central Obligatory mirror obscured but not seriously affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

Nearside Front Lower Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a pin bearing (2.4.G.2)

Pass 25 Jun 2016 105,212 miles
Fail 17 Jun 2016 105,212 miles

Rear registration plate delaminated (6.3.1d)

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Pass 3 Jul 2015 103,971 miles
Fail 3 Jul 2015 103,971 miles

Nearside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Pass 8 Jul 2014 103,461 miles
Pass 20 Apr 2012 99,622 miles

Nearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Fail 13 Apr 2012 99,622 miles

Centre Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

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

Offside Front Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

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

Nearside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b) DANGEROUS

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

Nearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

advise n/s front exhaust support clamp in poor condition.

Pass 4 May 2011 85,761 miles
Fail 3 May 2011 85,761 miles

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

Pass 6 Apr 2010 66,294 miles

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

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

Fail 6 Apr 2010 66,294 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Pass 14 May 2009 54,227 miles

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

Fail 13 May 2009 54,225 miles

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar attachment bracket/mounting cracked (2.4.G.1)

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

Pass 1 Apr 2008 49,619 miles
Fail 28 Mar 2008 49,619 miles

Offside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

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

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)

brake disc slightly scored (3.5.1h)

Fail 11 Nov 2006 39,618 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content at idle excessive (7.3.D.4)

Pass 11 Nov 2006 39,618 miles
Pass 7 Oct 2005 12,732 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 HBO is a 2001 BMW M5 in Grey with a 4,941cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 29 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 65.5%.

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 GF51 HBO, 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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GF51 HBO is a 2001 BMW M5, first registered on 17 October 2001.

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