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M555 BSR

2001 BMW M5

Blue Petrol 4941cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires16 Aug 2026
Tests23 (20 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate87%

Mileage

132,415 mi
Last recorded132,415 miles
Recorded on31 Jul 2025
Typical for 2001 BMW M593,301 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationM555 BSR
MakeBMW
ModelM5
Year2001
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine4,941cc

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MOT History

20 pass 3 fail
Pass 31 Jul 2025 132,415 miles
Pass 2 Aug 2024 132,332 miles
Pass 29 Jul 2023 131,347 miles
Pass 1 Aug 2022 130,800 miles
Pass 19 Jul 2021 129,999 miles
Pass 8 Aug 2020 129,430 miles
Pass 13 Aug 2019 128,838 miles
Pass 17 Aug 2018 123,741 miles
Fail 16 Aug 2018 123,741 miles

Front Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Pass 4 Aug 2017 122,089 miles

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

Power steering pump has slight seepage from a component (2.3.3b)

Fail 4 Aug 2017 122,089 miles

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

Power steering pump has slight seepage from a component (2.3.3b)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 15 Aug 2016 118,472 miles
Pass 28 Jul 2015 110,164 miles
Pass 8 Aug 2014 107,393 miles

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

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

all metal brake pipes corroded ,advise replacement asap.

Fail 8 Aug 2014 107,393 miles

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

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

Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

all metal brake pipes corroded ,advise replacement asap.

Pass 18 Mar 2013 105,585 miles
Pass 19 Mar 2012 97,726 miles

differential seal leaking

Oil leak

nearside front brake hose slightly twisted,close to shock absorber

nearside rear indicator bulb becoming white

offside front and rear metal brake pipes(near fuel tank coroded)

slight play in nearside front steering knuckle

windscreen stonechipped

Pass 19 Mar 2011 89,784 miles

Front Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Pass 26 Jul 2010 87,197 miles

both front tyres wearing on edges

Pass 11 Aug 2009 81,787 miles
Pass 1 Apr 2009 79,042 miles

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

Pass 11 Apr 2008 71,210 miles
Pass 15 Feb 2007 66,709 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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M555 BSR is a 2001 BMW M5 in Blue with a 4,941cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 87%.

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 M555 BSR, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was M555 BSR registered?

M555 BSR is a 2001 BMW M5, first registered on 8 October 2001.

Is M555 BSR safe to buy?

The MOT history for M555 BSR shows 23 tests with a 87% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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