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J6 SSF

2001 BMW M5

Black Petrol 4941cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires16 Jan 2026
Tests21 (18 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate85.7%

Mileage

159,043 mi
Last recorded159,043 miles
Recorded on3 Jan 2025
Typical for 2001 BMW M593,301 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationJ6 SSF
MakeBMW
ModelM5
Year2001
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine4,941cc

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MOT History

18 pass 3 fail
Pass 3 Jan 2025 159,043 miles
Pass 5 Jan 2024 158,855 miles
Pass 5 Jan 2023 158,342 miles
Pass 23 Dec 2021 157,672 miles

both rear jacking points corroding

Pass 18 Dec 2020 156,980 miles

Nearside Rear outer sill corroding

Pass 20 Dec 2019 156,580 miles

Nearside Rear outer sill corroded

Pass 7 Jan 2019 155,942 miles

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

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

Pass 17 Jan 2018 154,329 miles
Pass 3 Aug 2015 151,857 miles

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

both rear metal brake pipes above sub-frame corroded

Fail 3 Aug 2015 151,857 miles

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

Nearside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

both rear metal brake pipes above sub-frame corroded

Pass 30 Jul 2014 147,902 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 16 Jul 2013 141,747 miles
Fail 23 Jul 2012 132,146 miles

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

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

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

offside front exhaust bracket broken-system secure

Pass 23 Jul 2012 132,146 miles

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

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

offside front exhaust bracket broken-system secure

Pass 2 Jul 2011 120,450 miles
Pass 23 Jun 2010 113,624 miles

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

Pass 23 Jun 2009 103,581 miles
Fail 23 Jun 2009 103,581 miles

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

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

Pass 13 Jun 2008 93,446 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 22 Jun 2007 66,862 miles
Pass 29 Mar 2006 35,391 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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J6 SSF is a 2001 BMW M5 in Black with a 4,941cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 85.7%.

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 J6 SSF, 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 J6 SSF registered?

J6 SSF is a 2001 BMW M5, first registered on 23 November 2001.

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