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HS51 XXO

2001 BMW M5

Silver Petrol 4941cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires23 Mar 2027
Tests26 (20 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate76.9%

Mileage

128,739 mi
Last recorded128,739 miles
Recorded on24 Mar 2026
Typical for 2001 BMW M593,301 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationHS51 XXO
MakeBMW
ModelM5
Year2001
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine4,941cc

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MOT History

20 pass 6 fail
Pass 24 Mar 2026 128,739 miles
Pass 24 Sep 2025 128,358 miles
Pass 4 Oct 2024 125,795 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Nearside Rear Suspension arm ball joint has slight play Upper rear arm (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Upper Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Upper Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Fail 9 May 2024 125,771 miles

Nearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength (5.3.6 (a) (i))

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

Pass 16 Nov 2021 125,508 miles
Pass 13 Nov 2020 125,010 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material both offside front to rear (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

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

Offside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Pass 29 Nov 2019 123,024 miles

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

Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 7 Dec 2018 119,312 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

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

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

Pass 27 Nov 2017 115,755 miles

Offside Rear Nail in tyre ()

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

Pass 18 Nov 2016 112,664 miles

under trays fitted

Pass 8 Dec 2015 108,830 miles

Nearside Front Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

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

under tray fitted

Fail 27 Nov 2015 108,825 miles

Nearside Rear Upper Suspension arm ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Upper Suspension arm ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

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

under tray fitted

Pass 5 Dec 2014 105,609 miles

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

nearside rear tyre worn inside edge

offside rear tyre worn inside edge

Pass 9 Dec 2013 102,736 miles
Pass 7 Dec 2012 100,430 miles

Nearside Rear Tie bar/rod has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Tie bar/rod has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Pass 9 Dec 2011 97,221 miles

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

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

Pass 9 Dec 2010 90,536 miles
Fail 7 Dec 2010 90,536 miles

Nearside Front Torque/reaction arm has a deteriorated rubber bush resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Front Torque/reaction arm has a deteriorated rubber bush resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

Pass 2 Dec 2009 83,503 miles

Nearside Front Tie bar/rod rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Front Tie bar/rod rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

Pass 4 Dec 2008 76,618 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Nearside Front Tie bar/rod rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Front Tie bar/rod rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

offside front tyre cracking around tread

Pass 5 Dec 2007 69,014 miles
Fail 29 Nov 2007 68,977 miles

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

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

Pass 8 Dec 2006 60,514 miles
Fail 7 Dec 2006 60,514 miles

Offside Rear Torsion bar attachment bracket fractured (2.4.E.4b)

Fail 22 Nov 2005 54,450 miles

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

Pass 22 Nov 2005 54,450 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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HS51 XXO is a 2001 BMW M5 in Silver with a 4,941cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 26 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.9%.

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 HS51 XXO, 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 HS51 XXO registered?

HS51 XXO is a 2001 BMW M5, first registered on 14 December 2001.

Is HS51 XXO safe to buy?

The MOT history for HS51 XXO shows 26 tests with a 76.9% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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