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K88 BHP

2001 BMW M5

Black Petrol 4941cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires30 Jan 2026
Tests22 (19 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate86.4%

Mileage

66,868 mi
Last recorded66,868 miles
Recorded on31 Jan 2025
Typical for 2001 BMW M593,301 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationK88 BHP
MakeBMW
ModelM5
Year2001
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine4,941cc

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MOT History

19 pass 3 fail
Pass 31 Jan 2025 66,868 miles
Pass 26 Jan 2024 66,676 miles

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

Engine covers & Under shield fitted obscuring some components

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

Pass 5 Jan 2023 66,637 miles

Engine covers & Under shield fitted obscuring some components

Fuel Pipe/s corroded Front to Rear ()

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

Pass 27 Jan 2022 66,193 miles

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

Engine covers & Under shield fitted obscuring some components

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

Fail 21 Jan 2022 66,131 miles

Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

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

Engine covers & Under shield fitted obscuring some components

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

Pass 7 Dec 2020 66,071 miles

Engine covers & Under shield fitted obscuring some components

Fuel Pipe/s corroded Front to Rear ()

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

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

Fail 7 Dec 2020 66,071 miles

Engine covers & Under shield fitted obscuring some components

Fuel Pipe/s corroded Front to Rear ()

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

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid Pipe popped off (3.5 (a))

Pass 3 Jan 2020 65,697 miles

Engine covers & Under shield fitted obscuring some components

Front to Rear fuel pipe corroded

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

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

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

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

Pass 2 Nov 2018 65,287 miles

Nearside fuel pipe rusted

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material both rear sections behind fuel (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 6 Oct 2017 64,301 miles

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

Pass 14 Sep 2016 62,362 miles
Pass 8 Oct 2015 60,054 miles
Pass 22 Oct 2014 58,338 miles
Pass 11 Nov 2013 53,943 miles
Pass 1 Nov 2012 50,174 miles
Pass 25 Jul 2011 44,439 miles
Fail 22 Jul 2011 44,438 miles

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

Pass 14 Dec 2010 42,669 miles
Pass 15 Dec 2009 38,524 miles
Pass 15 Dec 2008 31,381 miles
Pass 4 Dec 2007 24,905 miles
Pass 2 Jan 2007 19,694 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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K88 BHP is a 2001 BMW M5 in Black with a 4,941cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 86.4%.

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 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 K88 BHP, 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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K88 BHP is a 2001 BMW M5, first registered on 1 March 2001.

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