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HF51 KLP

2001 BMW M5

Blue Petrol 4941cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires12 May 2026
Tests20 (14 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate70%

Mileage

108,555 mi
Last recorded108,555 miles
Recorded on13 May 2025
Typical for 2001 BMW M593,301 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationHF51 KLP
MakeBMW
ModelM5
Year2001
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine4,941cc

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MOT History

14 pass 6 fail
Pass 13 May 2025 108,555 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Offside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Calliper pipe (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 28 Jul 2022 7,753 miles

Offside Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material to rear at rear (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 9 Jan 2016 107,708 miles

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

Fail 5 Jan 2016 107,233 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

Nearside Front Headlamp cleaning device inoperative (1.7.2)

Offside Front Headlamp cleaning device inoperative (1.7.2)

Both front tyres bald inner edge

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)

Offside Front brake slight binding

Pass 2 Dec 2014 100,958 miles
Pass 19 Dec 2013 100,400 miles
Fail 17 Dec 2013

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

play on o/s/f link bar

Pass 2 Apr 2013 99,234 miles
Pass 20 Apr 2012 96,936 miles
Pass 21 Mar 2011 94,057 miles

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

Pass 24 Oct 2009 88,173 miles
Pass 22 Sep 2009 97,453 miles
Fail 22 Sep 2009 97,449 miles

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

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

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

Pass 3 Oct 2008

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

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

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

both front exhaust brackets heavely corroded

o/s rear back plate slightly rubbing when wheel is turned

o/s rrear tyre getting low

Fail 3 Oct 2008

Rear registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

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

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

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

both front exhaust brackets heavely corroded

o/s rear back plate slightly rubbing when wheel is turned

o/s rrear tyre getting low

Pass 11 Oct 2007

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Fail 10 Oct 2007

Nearside Front Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b) DANGEROUS

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Pass 11 Oct 2006 66,944 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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)

Fail 10 Oct 2006 66,944 miles

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar attachment bracket/mounting fractured (2.4.G.1)

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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)

Pass 11 Oct 2005 60,790 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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HF51 KLP is a 2001 BMW M5 in Blue with a 4,941cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70%.

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 HF51 KLP, 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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HF51 KLP is a 2001 BMW M5, first registered on 12 October 2001.

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