CarVerify

Free Car Check

M5 UCD

2001 BMW M5

Black Petrol 4941cc
Search another vehicle

MOT Status

Valid
Expires6 Apr 2027
Tests26 (23 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate88.5%

Mileage

103,559 mi
Last recorded103,559 miles
Recorded on7 Apr 2026
Typical for 2001 BMW M593,301 mi

Above average mileage for this year

4 checks still locked for this BMW
Stolen
Finance
Write-off
Keepers
Unlock full report — £4.99
Instant £30k guarantee
or single check £9.99

Not all car check providers offer a guarantee. Don't risk buying from services that can't back their data. CarVerify reports include a £30,000 finance data guarantee.

Vehicle Details

RegistrationM5 UCD
MakeBMW
ModelM5
Year2001
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine4,941cc

All premium checks include

50+ data points
Finance Check (Experian) Insurance Write-off Salvage Auction Stolen Check Previous Owners Ex-Taxi, Police, NHS Mileage Anomaly Import / Export Scrapped Check Plate Changes

MOT History

23 pass 3 fail
Pass 7 Apr 2026 103,559 miles
Pass 21 Mar 2025 102,649 miles
Pass 4 Apr 2024 101,081 miles

Offside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) Centre drag link ()

Pass 21 Mar 2023 100,497 miles
Pass 10 Mar 2022 100,121 miles
Pass 11 Mar 2021 99,247 miles
Pass 20 Mar 2020 98,623 miles

Fuel Pipe/s corroded ()

Fail 31 Jan 2020 98,595 miles

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Nearside Fuel Pipe/s corroded ()

Nearside Rear Upper Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Front Upper Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit

Pass 18 Jan 2019 97,253 miles

Nearside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Pass 30 Dec 2017 91,808 miles
Pass 6 Jan 2017 86,961 miles

Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt X2 ()

engine cover and under trays fitted

Pass 3 Jan 2016 83,271 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing inspection of seatbelt

Under tray fitted not allowing full inspection of some components

Pass 11 Nov 2014 79,431 miles

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

Pass 9 Dec 2013 75,741 miles
Fail 6 Dec 2012 72,394 miles

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 6 Dec 2012 72,394 miles
Pass 12 Dec 2011 69,231 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)

Pass 20 Dec 2010 64,446 miles
Pass 18 May 2010 60,993 miles
Pass 27 Jan 2010 58,135 miles
Pass 30 Dec 2008 53,566 miles
Pass 16 Jan 2008 47,786 miles

Offside front brake juddering slightly (3.7.A.2b)

Fail 14 Jan 2008 47,770 miles

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

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

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high and too far to the left. (1.8)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high and too far to the right. (1.8)

Offside front brake juddering slightly (3.7.A.2b)

Pass 19 Feb 2007 38,455 miles
Pass 11 Feb 2006 22,508 miles
Pass 20 Sep 2005 21,151 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
Full BMW M5 reliability report

Don't risk it. Know before you buy.

Not all vehicle check providers are the same. Some don't offer a data guarantee, which means if their information is wrong, you're on your own. Every CarVerify report is backed by a £30,000 finance data guarantee.

£30k guarantee Instant results Cancel anytime

M5 UCD is a 2001 BMW M5 in Black with a 4,941cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 26 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 88.5%.

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 M5 UCD, 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

How do I check the history of M5 UCD?

You can check the full history of M5 UCD by running a full vehicle check. This shows you finance, stolen, write-off, MOT history, mileage records and more.

What year was M5 UCD registered?

M5 UCD is a 2001 BMW M5, first registered on 1 September 2001.

Is M5 UCD safe to buy?

The MOT history for M5 UCD shows 26 tests with a 88.5% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

Does M5 UCD have outstanding finance?

Finance checks require a premium vehicle report. This checks against all major UK finance providers to see if there is any outstanding finance on M5 UCD. If you buy a car with outstanding finance, the finance company can repossess it.

No warranty or guarantee of accuracy is provided for any free data on this page. The data guarantee applies only to information obtained through the purchase of a full check.