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M5 XBC

2001 BMW M5

Black Petrol 4941cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires12 Mar 2026
Tests17 (14 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate82.4%

Mileage

156,514 mi
Last recorded156,514 miles
Recorded on14 Feb 2025
Typical for 2001 BMW M593,301 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

14 pass 3 fail
Pass 14 Feb 2025 156,514 miles
Pass 26 Feb 2024 156,381 miles
Pass 1 Mar 2023 155,749 miles
Pass 15 Feb 2022 155,413 miles
Pass 1 Mar 2021 155,131 miles
Pass 9 Mar 2020 154,590 miles

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

Pass 20 Feb 2019 153,874 miles
Pass 7 Mar 2018 153,223 miles
Pass 2 Mar 2017 151,130 miles
Pass 29 Feb 2016 145,066 miles
Pass 18 Feb 2015 138,359 miles
Fail 17 Feb 2015 138,359 miles

Centre Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Nearside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Offside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Pass 5 Mar 2014 133,687 miles
Fail 3 Feb 2014 132,772 miles

Emissions not tested (7.0)

Front Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Pass 28 Feb 2013 127,710 miles
Pass 13 Mar 2012 120,718 miles
Fail 5 Mar 2012 120,628 miles

Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

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

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 XBC is a 2001 BMW M5 in Black with a 4,941cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 82.4%.

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 XBC, 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 XBC registered?

M5 XBC is a 2001 BMW M5, first registered on 1 July 2001.

Is M5 XBC safe to buy?

The MOT history for M5 XBC shows 17 tests with a 82.4% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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