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M555 SPS

2001 BMW M5

Blue Petrol 4941cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires22 Jun 2027
Tests24 (21 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate87.5%

Mileage

62,614 mi
Last recorded62,614 miles
Recorded on19 Jun 2026
Typical for 2001 BMW M593,301 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

21 pass 3 fail
Pass 19 Jun 2026 62,614 miles
Pass 23 Jun 2025 61,911 miles
Pass 20 Jun 2024 60,836 miles
Pass 20 Jun 2023 60,079 miles
Pass 21 Jun 2022 59,442 miles
Pass 8 Jun 2021 58,699 miles
Fail 8 Jun 2021 58,698 miles

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Pass 17 Jun 2020 57,868 miles
Pass 14 Jun 2019 56,532 miles
Pass 5 Jun 2018 55,671 miles
Pass 21 Jun 2017 54,744 miles
Pass 16 Jun 2016 53,467 miles

Rear Upper Suspension arm ball joint gaitors split

Slight oil leak diff

Pass 15 Jun 2015 51,544 miles

Slight diff oil leak

Top rear stabilizer gaitors split

Pass 23 Jun 2014 50,506 miles

Nearside Front Lower Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Rear Upper Suspension arm ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

OIL LEAK FROM REAR DIFF

Offside Rear Upper Suspension arm ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Pass 12 Jun 2013 49,276 miles
Pass 12 Jun 2012 47,960 miles
Pass 22 Jun 2011 45,155 miles

Nearside Rear Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Pass 9 Jun 2010 42,714 miles

All tyre treads getting low on inner edges.

Pass 17 Jun 2009 40,643 miles
Pass 17 Jun 2008 37,886 miles
Fail 11 Jun 2008 37,881 miles

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

Pass 18 Jun 2007 34,602 miles
Fail 14 Jun 2007 34,602 miles

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Pass 14 Jun 2006 29,585 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 SPS is a 2001 BMW M5 in Blue with a 4,941cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 24 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 87.5%.

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 SPS, 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 SPS registered?

M555 SPS is a 2001 BMW M5, first registered on 10 January 2001.

Is M555 SPS safe to buy?

The MOT history for M555 SPS shows 24 tests with a 87.5% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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