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M555 SEM

2001 BMW M5

Blue Petrol 4941cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires13 Apr 2026
Tests23 (18 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate78.3%

Mileage

216,765 mi
Last recorded216,765 miles
Recorded on14 Apr 2025
Typical for 2001 BMW M593,301 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

18 pass 5 fail
Pass 14 Apr 2025 216,765 miles

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

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 3mm (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

under-trays fitted

Fail 9 Apr 2025 216,755 miles

Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Nearside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

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

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

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 3mm (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

offside road wheel slightly touching inner wheel liner trim

under-trays fitted

Pass 3 Mar 2023 214,314 miles
Pass 17 Feb 2022 212,262 miles

Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

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

under tray fitted

Pass 19 Feb 2021 208,578 miles

Offside Front Seat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed (7.1.2 (b) (ii))

Fail 18 Feb 2021 208,577 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp does not illuminate (1.6 (a))

Nearside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

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

Offside Front Seat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed (7.1.2 (b) (ii))

Pass 10 Jul 2019 201,585 miles

Fuel pipes corroded

Nearside and offside front exhaust clamps corroded

Power steering component has slight seepage from a component slight leak from bottle cap seal (2.1.5 (a))

Fail 8 Mar 2019 201,581 miles

Nearside Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Offside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))

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

Supplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault (7.1.6 (a))

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Fuel Pipe/s corroded ()

Power steering component has slight seepage from a component power steering bottle cap seal (2.1.5 (a))

nearside/offside front exhaust clamps corroded

nearside/offside headlamp cleaning devices inoperative

Pass 8 Mar 2018 196,438 miles

Front Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Fuel Pipe/s corroded ()

engine cover/under-trays fitted

exhaust system corroded

Pass 3 Mar 2017 190,493 miles
Pass 2 Mar 2016 188,609 miles
Pass 27 Feb 2015 185,260 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

nsf wheel dragging

Pass 11 Mar 2014 178,652 miles

rear tyres getting low on tread

Pass 11 Jan 2013 164,429 miles

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

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

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 13 Jan 2012 154,646 miles
Pass 10 Jan 2011 141,799 miles
Pass 15 Jan 2010 127,570 miles
Pass 15 Jan 2009 101,752 miles
Fail 12 Jan 2009 101,745 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar attachment bracket/mounting cracked (2.4.G.1)

Pass 16 Jan 2008 76,067 miles
Pass 16 Mar 2007 71,847 miles
Pass 4 Apr 2006 66,816 miles
Fail 4 Apr 2006 66,816 miles

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

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

front tyres 3mm

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 SEM 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 78.3%.

Across all 2001 BMW M5 models, the average MOT pass rate is 78.3% with a typical mileage of 93,301 miles. This vehicle is performing in line with others of the same 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 SEM, 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 M555 SEM registered?

M555 SEM is a 2001 BMW M5, first registered on 23 March 2001.

Is M555 SEM safe to buy?

The MOT history for M555 SEM shows 23 tests with a 78.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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