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JHM 403

2001 BMW M5

Black Petrol 4941cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires16 Dec 2026
Tests21 (15 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

113,610 mi
Last recorded113,610 miles
Recorded on17 Dec 2025
Typical for 2001 BMW M593,301 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationJHM 403
MakeBMW
ModelM5
Year2001
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine4,941cc

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MOT History

15 pass 6 fail
Pass 17 Dec 2025 113,610 miles

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

undersheilds

Fail 9 Dec 2025 113,609 miles

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

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area fractured to the extent that control of the vehicle is likely to be adversely affected (5.3.6 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Rear sill corroded

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

undersheilds

Pass 3 Oct 2024 112,921 miles

Central Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

rear differential has slight oil leak

Pass 5 Jan 2023 112,024 miles

slight oil leak from diff

Pass 17 Nov 2021 111,089 miles

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Fail 6 Sep 2021 111,046 miles

Central Front Registration plate does not conform to the specified requirements (0.1 (d))

Central Rear Registration plate does not conform to the specified requirements (0.1 (d))

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

Nearside Rear Inner Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced sill (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

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

Offside Front Headlamp levelling device inoperative (4.1.5 (a))

Offside Front Outer Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced sill (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Inner Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced sill (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material all brake pipes (1.1.11 (c))

Central Front Exhaust mounting defective x2 (6.1.2 (a))

Central Front Fuel Pipe/s corroded to rear ()

Central Front Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Central Rear Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly affected by the operation of another lamp (4.4.3 (b))

Offside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

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

Tyre obviously under inflated all 4 tyres (5.2.3 (l))

Pass 28 Aug 2020 110,088 miles

Fuel Pipe/s corroded Front to rear ()

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

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 15 Aug 2019 108,516 miles

Fluid leak, but not excessive Rear differential leak (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Fuel pipe rusty near to fuel filter

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive Both rear jacking points corroded along inner sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Fail 3 Jun 2019 108,510 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low adjuster not working (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Headlamp aim too low adjuster not working (4.1.2 (a))

Both number plates are pressed metal style

Front wipers not clearing the screen fully

Oil leak from engine

Oil leak from rear diff

Pass 20 Apr 2018 106,326 miles

Nearside Front tyre tread deteriorated and splitting

Offside Front tyre tread deteriorated and splitting

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

Fail 16 Apr 2018 106,325 miles

Offside Rear coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

Nearside Front tyre tread deteriorated and splitting

Offside Front tyre tread deteriorated and splitting

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

Pass 5 Oct 2016 98,020 miles

oil leak (diff)

Pass 25 Sep 2015 91,642 miles
Pass 5 Oct 2012 91,464 miles

Exhaust slightly corroded

Fuel and brake lines slightly corroded

Oil leak

Pass 11 Jan 2011 82,947 miles

both front brake pads and discs wearing thin

handbrake efficiency slightly low

rear differential slight oil leak

slight play in steering rack, (inner rack ends).

Fail 16 Dec 2010 82,871 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a) DANGEROUS

Engine managment light iluminated

Front Ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

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

Front brake discs slightly worn

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

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.D.4)

Pass 2 Dec 2009 75,996 miles
Fail 25 Nov 2009 75,996 miles

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar insecure (2.4.G.1) DANGEROUS

Pass 7 Nov 2008 69,409 miles

engine management lamp is on

Pass 9 Nov 2007 63,811 miles
Pass 4 Nov 2006 58,297 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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JHM 403 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 71.4%.

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 JHM 403, 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 JHM 403 registered?

JHM 403 is a 2001 BMW M5, first registered on 30 November 2001.

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