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M5 XES

2001 BMW M5

Blue Petrol 4941cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires30 Apr 2027
Tests24 (19 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate79.2%

Mileage

112,641 mi
Last recorded112,641 miles
Recorded on1 May 2026
Typical for 2001 BMW M593,301 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

19 pass 5 fail
Pass 1 May 2026 112,641 miles

Central Non obligatory mirror damaged ()

Nearside Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Nearside Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Rear Oil leak, but not excessive Differential (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Windscreen wiper blade defective Both smearing slightly (3.4 (b) (i))

Fail 30 May 2025 112,606 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Nearside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

Nearside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

Nearside Side repeater incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

Corrosion to offside rear (inner) sill area

Headlamps deteriorating

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 24 Apr 2024 112,450 miles

Oil leak, but not excessive differential (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Fail 24 Apr 2024 112,450 miles

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Oil leak, but not excessive differential (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 31 Jul 2023 112,233 miles

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Nearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush (5.3.2 (c))

Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

rear axel damp

Pass 12 Jul 2022 111,640 miles
Pass 26 Feb 2021 111,153 miles
Fail 18 Feb 2021 111,153 miles

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength Inner / Outer Sill areas (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Pass 19 Oct 2019 109,699 miles
Pass 20 Sep 2018 108,084 miles

rear tyres getting low

Pass 22 Sep 2017 105,195 miles
Pass 23 Sep 2016 101,622 miles
Pass 7 Nov 2015 99,486 miles
Pass 8 Nov 2014 96,035 miles

Nearside Front Upper Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Pass 2 Nov 2013 92,211 miles
Pass 20 Oct 2012 87,243 miles
Pass 26 Oct 2011 83,183 miles

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

Fail 25 Oct 2011 83,183 miles

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

GREASE AROUND NEARSIDE REAR CV BOOT

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

SRS AND ENGINE LIGHTS ON

Pass 16 Oct 2010 79,419 miles

n/s/r cv boot split

Pass 1 Oct 2009 75,792 miles

Offside Rear Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Pass 7 Jun 2008 70,414 miles

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

Offside Rear Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Pass 29 Mar 2007 62,790 miles

rear tyres inner edges slightly worn

Fail 24 Mar 2007 62,557 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b) DANGEROUS

rear anti/roll bar links worn †r/n/s tyre edge worn

Pass 4 Apr 2006 53,371 miles

rear brake grabbing slightly (3.7.A.5b)

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 XES is a 2001 BMW M5 in Blue with a 4,941cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 24 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 79.2%.

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 XES, 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 XES registered?

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

Is M5 XES safe to buy?

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