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M5 XOY

2001 BMW M5

Black Petrol 4941cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires19 May 2026
Tests24 (19 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate79.2%

Mileage

101,271 mi
Last recorded101,271 miles
Recorded on30 Apr 2025
Typical for 2001 BMW M593,301 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

19 pass 5 fail
Pass 30 Apr 2025 101,271 miles
Pass 20 May 2024 101,160 miles
Pass 25 Apr 2023 100,454 miles
Pass 23 Apr 2022 99,526 miles
Pass 24 Apr 2021 98,862 miles

engine and under side areas not fully checked due to covers fitted

Fail 24 Apr 2021 98,862 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

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

Offside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

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

engine and under side areas not fully checked due to covers fitted

Pass 23 Mar 2020 97,006 miles

engine and under side areas not fully checked due to covers fitted

Fail 23 Mar 2020 97,006 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

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

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

engine and under side areas not fully checked due to covers fitted

Pass 25 Jul 2018 96,917 miles

Offside Front Nail in tyre ()

Pass 1 Jul 2017 96,118 miles

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

Pass 21 Jul 2016 95,401 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit 2-3mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit 2-3mm (4.1.E.1)

Fail 14 Jul 2016 95,396 miles

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement rear (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement rear inner bush slight fluid seep (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit 2-3mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit 2-3mm (4.1.E.1)

Pass 7 May 2015 93,609 miles

both front valve stems perrished

Pass 11 May 2014 89,928 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Nearside rear tyre have slight cracks in sidwalls

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 4 May 2013 85,345 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Pass 12 May 2012 79,442 miles

Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

front brake slight imbalance

Pass 14 May 2011 76,619 miles
Pass 17 May 2010 68,187 miles

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

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

Nearside outer track rod end joint cover split/missing

Offside outer track rod end joint cover split/missing

Suspension joint offside lower dust cover split/missing

both front wipers slightly smeary

interior rear view mirror slightly deteriorated

Fail 12 May 2009 57,913 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Nearside Headlamp aim too far to the right (1.8)

Nearside outer track rod end joint cover split/missing

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

Offside outer track rod end joint cover split/missing

Oil leak

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

deep cut on side wall on n/s/r tyre

o/s/f (rear) lower arm ball joint boot split

Pass 12 May 2009 57,913 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Nearside outer track rod end joint cover split/missing

Offside outer track rod end joint cover split/missing

Oil leak

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

deep cut on side wall on n/s/r tyre

o/s/f (rear) lower arm ball joint boot split

Pass 1 Apr 2008 48,842 miles

rear tyres wearing on inner edges

Pass 24 Apr 2007 36,642 miles
Pass 17 Mar 2006 33,437 miles
Fail 15 Mar 2006 33,437 miles

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar insecure (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 XOY is a 2001 BMW M5 in Black 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 XOY, 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.

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What year was M5 XOY registered?

M5 XOY is a 2001 BMW M5, first registered on 13 June 2001.

Is M5 XOY safe to buy?

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