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M5 XPE

2001 BMW M5

Blue Petrol 4941cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires3 Aug 2025
Tests22 (19 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate86.4%

Mileage

78,651 mi
Last recorded78,651 miles
Recorded on24 Apr 2026
Typical for 2001 BMW M593,301 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

19 pass 3 fail
Fail 24 Apr 2026 78,651 miles

Offside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Pass 30 Jul 2024 78,199 miles
Pass 4 Aug 2023 78,167 miles
Pass 7 Sep 2022 77,901 miles
Fail 7 Sep 2022 77,890 miles

Offside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded under wheelarch (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 21 May 2021 77,694 miles

Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 8 Jan 2020 77,672 miles
Pass 17 Jan 2019 77,274 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 23 Jan 2018 76,710 miles

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

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

nearside front tyre cracked

rear tyres cracked

Pass 17 Jan 2017 76,626 miles

both rear tyres are cracked and perished within the tread

Pass 12 Jan 2016 75,944 miles
Pass 14 Jan 2015 73,126 miles
Pass 13 Jan 2014 71,584 miles
Pass 9 Jan 2013 67,734 miles
Pass 12 Jan 2012 61,868 miles
Pass 21 Jan 2011 51,112 miles
Pass 18 Oct 2010 50,718 miles
Pass 29 Oct 2009 49,309 miles
Fail 27 Oct 2009 49,309 miles

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

Pass 1 Nov 2008 46,487 miles

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

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

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

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

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

Pass 15 Sep 2007 41,014 miles
Pass 23 Sep 2006 36,449 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
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M5 XPE is a 2001 BMW M5 in Blue with a 4,941cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 86.4%.

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 XPE, 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 XPE?

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What year was M5 XPE registered?

M5 XPE is a 2001 BMW M5, first registered on 19 June 2001.

Is M5 XPE safe to buy?

The MOT history for M5 XPE shows 22 tests with a 86.4% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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