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MIL 3575

2001 BMW M5

Black Petrol 4950cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires22 Sep 2026
Tests26 (19 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate73.1%

Mileage

87,294 mi
Last recorded87,294 miles
Recorded on11 Sep 2025
Typical for 2001 BMW M593,301 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationMIL 3575
MakeBMW
ModelM5
Year2001
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine4,950cc

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MOT History

19 pass 7 fail
Pass 11 Sep 2025 87,294 miles
Pass 23 Sep 2024 87,048 miles
Pass 7 Mar 2023 86,902 miles
Pass 7 Mar 2022 86,104 miles
Pass 8 Mar 2021 84,561 miles
Fail 8 Mar 2021 84,561 miles

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Pass 29 Feb 2020 83,904 miles
Pass 2 Mar 2019 81,074 miles
Pass 27 Feb 2018 78,469 miles
Pass 6 Mar 2017 74,916 miles
Fail 6 Mar 2017 74,916 miles

Offside Rear Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Pass 18 Mar 2016 72,791 miles
Pass 19 Mar 2015 70,585 miles
Fail 19 Mar 2015 70,585 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 18 Nov 2013 66,112 miles
Fail 14 Nov 2013 66,107 miles

Nearside Front Road wheel fractured (4.2.B.1a)

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

Offside Front Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

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

Rear Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content at idle excessive (7.3.D.4)

Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 7 Nov 2012 63,158 miles
Pass 3 Nov 2011 60,353 miles

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

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

Fail 3 Nov 2011 60,353 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Fail 6 Nov 2010 55,267 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 6 Nov 2010 55,267 miles
Pass 25 Apr 2009 47,747 miles
Pass 4 Mar 2008 45,391 miles
Pass 7 Mar 2007 39,424 miles
Pass 8 Mar 2006 34,362 miles
Fail 6 Mar 2006 34,362 miles

Offside Rear Brake pipe seriously damaged (found during steering lock to lock check) (2.2.D.2b)

Offside Rear Torsion bar insecure at an end fixing (2.4.E.2)

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

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

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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MIL 3575 is a 2001 BMW M5 in Black with a 4,950cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 26 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.1%.

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 a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

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 MIL 3575, 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 MIL 3575?

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What year was MIL 3575 registered?

MIL 3575 is a 2001 BMW M5, first registered on 19 January 2001.

Is MIL 3575 safe to buy?

The MOT history for MIL 3575 shows 26 tests with a 73.1% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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