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M5 XGF

2001 BMW M5

Blue Petrol 4941cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires4 Mar 2027
Tests24 (21 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate87.5%

Mileage

119,636 mi
Last recorded119,636 miles
Recorded on5 Mar 2026
Typical for 2001 BMW M593,301 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

21 pass 3 fail
Pass 5 Mar 2026 119,636 miles
Pass 24 Feb 2025 117,065 miles
Pass 17 Feb 2024 113,176 miles
Pass 18 Feb 2023 105,169 miles
Pass 31 Jul 2021 96,918 miles

Nearside Front Position lamp incorrect colour (4.2.3 (a) (i))

Offside Front Position lamp incorrect colour (4.2.3 (a) (i))

Pass 13 Aug 2020 92,308 miles
Pass 11 Jul 2019 88,177 miles
Pass 17 Jul 2018 85,910 miles
Pass 31 Jul 2017 79,414 miles
Pass 24 Jul 2017 79,206 miles

Offside Rear Upper Suspension arm ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt Boomerang arm (2.4.G.2)

Fail 20 Jul 2017 79,206 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid Front washers inop (8.2.3)

Nearside Rear Upper Suspension arm ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt Boomerang arm (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Upper Suspension arm ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt Boomerang arm (2.4.G.2)

Pass 22 Jul 2016 76,924 miles
Pass 17 Jul 2015 75,894 miles

Fuel pipes slightly corroded

Fail 16 Jul 2014 74,594 miles

ADVISE FUEL PIPES BECOMING CORRODED

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 16 Jul 2014 74,594 miles

ADVISE FUEL PIPES BECOMING CORRODED

Pass 17 Jul 2013 72,106 miles
Pass 19 Jul 2012 70,462 miles
Pass 18 Jul 2011 68,668 miles
Pass 12 Jul 2010 66,543 miles

front washers poor

Pass 21 Jul 2009 64,715 miles
Pass 21 Jul 2008 62,008 miles
Pass 20 Sep 2007 60,731 miles
Pass 26 Sep 2006 56,098 miles
Fail 22 Sep 2006 56,092 miles

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar attachment bracket/mounting fractured (2.4.G.1)

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 XGF 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 87.5%.

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 XGF, 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 XGF?

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What year was M5 XGF registered?

M5 XGF is a 2001 BMW M5, first registered on 28 September 2001.

Is M5 XGF safe to buy?

The MOT history for M5 XGF shows 24 tests with a 87.5% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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