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M5 OKK

2001 BMW M5

Blue Petrol 4941cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires7 Aug 2026
Tests23 (20 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate87%

Mileage

86,463 mi
Last recorded86,463 miles
Recorded on8 Aug 2025
Typical for 2001 BMW M593,301 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationM5 OKK
MakeBMW
ModelM5
Year2001
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine4,941cc

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MOT History

20 pass 3 fail
Pass 8 Aug 2025 86,463 miles
Pass 24 Jul 2024 86,037 miles
Pass 17 Jul 2023 85,412 miles
Pass 25 Jul 2022 84,605 miles
Fail 19 Jul 2022 84,603 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

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

Offside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Pass 7 Jul 2021 82,788 miles
Pass 5 Aug 2020 82,765 miles
Pass 10 Jul 2019 80,501 miles

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge down to 2.5mm (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 17 Jul 2018 78,592 miles
Pass 17 Jul 2017 77,812 miles
Pass 25 Jul 2016 76,542 miles
Fail 22 Jul 2016 76,542 miles

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

Pass 27 Jul 2015 74,890 miles
Pass 24 Jul 2014 73,754 miles
Pass 2 Aug 2013 71,497 miles
Pass 18 Jul 2012 69,375 miles
Pass 29 Jul 2011 67,882 miles
Pass 2 Aug 2010 66,424 miles
Pass 30 Jul 2009 64,089 miles
Fail 27 Jul 2009 64,080 miles

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

Pass 7 Aug 2008 62,307 miles
Pass 19 Jul 2007 55,410 miles
Pass 31 Jul 2006 50,182 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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M5 OKK 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 M5 OKK, 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 M5 OKK registered?

M5 OKK is a 2001 BMW M5, first registered on 9 May 2001.

Is M5 OKK safe to buy?

The MOT history for M5 OKK 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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