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M5 SXL

2001 BMW M5

Silver Petrol 4941cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires7 Jan 2027
Tests22 (20 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate90.9%

Mileage

137,163 mi
Last recorded137,163 miles
Recorded on9 Dec 2025
Typical for 2001 BMW M593,301 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationM5 SXL
MakeBMW
ModelM5
Year2001
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine4,941cc

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MOT History

20 pass 2 fail
Pass 9 Dec 2025 137,163 miles
Pass 12 Dec 2024 136,213 miles

Offside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Fail 11 Dec 2024 136,206 miles

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Offside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 8 Dec 2023 135,076 miles
Pass 9 Dec 2022 133,838 miles
Pass 9 Dec 2021 132,459 miles
Pass 9 Dec 2020 131,179 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Both front to rear. (1.1.11 (c))

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

Pass 10 Dec 2019 130,314 miles
Pass 11 Dec 2018 129,030 miles
Pass 18 Dec 2017 127,458 miles
Pass 8 Dec 2016 126,085 miles
Pass 12 Dec 2015 124,347 miles
Pass 24 Dec 2014 123,561 miles
Pass 20 Dec 2013 122,253 miles
Pass 8 Jan 2013 120,661 miles

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

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

Fail 7 Jan 2013 120,661 miles

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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

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

Pass 21 Nov 2011 114,769 miles

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

Offside Outer Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

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

Pass 3 Nov 2010 107,237 miles
Pass 15 Oct 2009 97,180 miles
Pass 31 Oct 2008 88,491 miles
Pass 25 Oct 2007 78,827 miles
Pass 26 Oct 2006 67,548 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 SXL is a 2001 BMW M5 in Silver with a 4,941cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 90.9%.

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 SXL, 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 SXL registered?

M5 SXL is a 2001 BMW M5, first registered on 26 September 2001.

Is M5 SXL safe to buy?

The MOT history for M5 SXL shows 22 tests with a 90.9% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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