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J55 ECG

2001 BMW M5

Black Petrol 4941cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires30 Nov 2018
Tests16 (13 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate81.3%

Mileage

137,665 mi
Last recorded137,665 miles
Recorded on1 Dec 2017
Typical for 2001 BMW M593,301 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationJ55 ECG
MakeBMW
ModelM5
Year2001
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine4,941cc

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MOT History

13 pass 3 fail
Pass 1 Dec 2017 137,665 miles

Both front exhaust brackets are broken

Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Fuel Pipe/s corroded ()

Nearside & Offside sill's are deteriorated & corroded

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

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

Nearside front brake fluctuating, but not excessively & Offside (3.7.B.3)

Oil leak ()

Fail 28 Nov 2017 137,656 miles

Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)

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

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

Nearside Front Brake hose excessively damaged (3.6.B.4d)

Offside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Power steering component(s) leaking (2.3.3b)

Both front exhaust brackets are broken

Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

E.M.L ON

Fuel Pipe/s corroded ()

Nearside & Offside sill's are deteriorated & corroded

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

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

Nearside front brake fluctuating, but not excessively & Offside (3.7.B.3)

Oil leak ()

Pass 21 Nov 2016 134,736 miles

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

Oil leak ()

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

engine cover & under trays fitted obscuring some components

Fail 15 Nov 2016 134,730 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

Nearside front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Nearside front brake excessively fluctuating (3.7.B.3)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Oil leak ()

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

engine cover & under trays fitted obscuring some components

Pass 21 Oct 2015 132,216 miles
Pass 17 Nov 2014 129,387 miles

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

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

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

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

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

near side lower corner of windscreen cracked

Pass 14 Nov 2013 127,105 miles

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

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

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

all brake discs rusty on car

Fail 29 Oct 2012 124,746 miles

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

advisory corrosion on n/s/f brake pipe

advisory corrosion on o/s/r brake pipe

advisory corrosion on rear sections of main brake pipes

advisory play in n/s/f lower suspension rear arm inner bush

Pass 29 Oct 2012 124,746 miles

advisory corrosion on n/s/f brake pipe

advisory corrosion on o/s/r brake pipe

advisory corrosion on rear sections of main brake pipes

advisory play in n/s/f lower suspension rear arm inner bush

Pass 1 Nov 2011 119,043 miles

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

Pass 20 Oct 2010 113,922 miles
Pass 3 Nov 2009 107,409 miles
Pass 17 Oct 2008 97,943 miles

Nearside Front 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 30 Oct 2007 90,237 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 29 Sep 2006 75,593 miles
Pass 15 Sep 2005 60,483 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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J55 ECG is a 2001 BMW M5 in Black with a 4,941cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 81.3%.

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 J55 ECG, 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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J55 ECG is a 2001 BMW M5, first registered on 28 September 2001.

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