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M555 LJB

2001 BMW M5

Blue Petrol 4941cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires15 Jun 2027
Tests23 (21 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate91.3%

Mileage

74,089 mi
Last recorded74,089 miles
Recorded on8 Jun 2026
Typical for 2001 BMW M593,301 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

21 pass 2 fail
Pass 8 Jun 2026 74,089 miles
Pass 27 May 2025 73,769 miles
Pass 14 Jun 2024 73,446 miles
Pass 7 Jun 2023 73,035 miles
Pass 26 May 2022 71,028 miles
Pass 7 Jun 2021 70,528 miles
Fail 7 Jun 2021 70,528 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

Pass 16 Jun 2020 69,565 miles
Fail 15 Jun 2020 69,565 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

Pass 25 Apr 2019 69,021 miles
Pass 19 Apr 2018 68,491 miles
Pass 26 Apr 2017 67,799 miles
Pass 8 Apr 2016 67,111 miles
Pass 22 Apr 2015 65,598 miles
Pass 30 Apr 2014 64,818 miles
Pass 27 Mar 2013 64,058 miles
Pass 30 Mar 2012 63,197 miles
Pass 18 Apr 2011 62,187 miles
Pass 20 Apr 2010 60,145 miles
Pass 27 Mar 2009 57,894 miles

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

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

Pass 4 Apr 2008 54,737 miles
Pass 3 Apr 2007 51,583 miles
Pass 11 Apr 2006 47,273 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 LJB 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 91.3%.

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 M555 LJB, 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 LJB registered?

M555 LJB is a 2001 BMW M5, first registered on 2 March 2001.

Is M555 LJB safe to buy?

The MOT history for M555 LJB shows 23 tests with a 91.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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