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GF51 KUU

2001 BMW M5

Blue Petrol 4941cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires8 Aug 2024
Tests16 (10 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate62.5%

Mileage

101,201 mi
Last recorded101,201 miles
Recorded on9 Aug 2023
Typical for 2001 BMW M593,301 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGF51 KUU
MakeBMW
ModelM5
Year2001
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine4,941cc

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MOT History

10 pass 6 fail
Pass 9 Aug 2023 101,201 miles
Fail 7 Feb 2022 101,198 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Pass 17 Sep 2019 99,957 miles
Fail 17 Sep 2019 99,957 miles

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Pass 7 Oct 2016 95,014 miles
Pass 12 Oct 2015 90,196 miles

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

Fail 7 Oct 2015 90,196 miles

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt bottom rubber (2.4.G.2)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Pass 23 Oct 2014 83,861 miles
Fail 14 Oct 2014 83,819 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

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

Pass 24 Nov 2010 79,581 miles

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

both front brake discs slightly pitted

Pass 5 Nov 2009 76,146 miles

Front Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Nearside Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

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

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

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

Offside Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

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

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

Fail 6 Nov 2008 72,650 miles

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

vehicle has window tint film fitted ..

Pass 6 Nov 2008 72,650 miles

vehicle has window tint film fitted ..

Pass 5 Nov 2007 68,787 miles
Fail 2 Nov 2007 68,787 miles

rear brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

rear brakes release unevenly (3.7.B.4)

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

Pass 26 Oct 2006 62,015 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 KUU 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 62.5%.

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 KUU, 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 KUU registered?

GF51 KUU is a 2001 BMW M5, first registered on 28 September 2001.

Is GF51 KUU safe to buy?

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