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M5 OXF

2001 BMW M5

Blue Petrol 5000cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires30 Oct 2026
Tests15 (13 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate86.7%

Mileage

119,160 mi
Last recorded119,160 miles
Recorded on31 Oct 2025
Typical for 2001 BMW M593,301 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationM5 OXF
MakeBMW
ModelM5
Year2001
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine5,000cc

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MOT History

13 pass 2 fail
Pass 31 Oct 2025 119,160 miles
Fail 30 Oct 2025 119,157 miles

Exhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds default limits (8.2.1.2 (b))

Pass 10 Jul 2024 116,802 miles

fuel pipe rusty

Pass 24 Feb 2023 116,727 miles

Fuel Pipe/s corroded Underside ()

Pass 18 May 2022 116,515 miles
Pass 28 May 2021 115,922 miles

Offside Steering box has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.3 (a) (i))

Pass 26 Jun 2018
Pass 28 Jun 2017 113,871 miles
Pass 11 Sep 2013 110,729 miles

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

both front tyre worn low on outer edges

Pass 20 Jan 2011 103,880 miles
Pass 17 Sep 2009 102,740 miles
Pass 23 Sep 2008 96,594 miles
Pass 3 Aug 2007 90,060 miles
Fail 28 Jul 2007 89,986 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content at idle excessive (7.3.D.4)

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

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

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Pass 18 Jul 2006 76,981 miles

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

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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 OXF is a 2001 BMW M5 in Blue with a 5,000cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 86.7%.

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 OXF, 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 M5 OXF registered?

M5 OXF is a 2001 BMW M5, first registered on 1 March 2001.

Is M5 OXF safe to buy?

The MOT history for M5 OXF shows 15 tests with a 86.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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