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RX51 XEL

2001 BMW M5

Silver Petrol 4941cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires25 Sep 2026
Tests24 (19 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate79.2%

Mileage

132,164 mi
Last recorded132,164 miles
Recorded on4 Sep 2025
Typical for 2001 BMW M593,301 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationRX51 XEL
MakeBMW
ModelM5
Year2001
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine4,941cc

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MOT History

19 pass 5 fail
Pass 4 Sep 2025 132,164 miles
Pass 26 Sep 2024 131,033 miles
Pass 12 Sep 2023 129,025 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 23 Sep 2022 127,652 miles
Pass 10 Sep 2021 125,325 miles
Pass 9 Sep 2020 124,083 miles

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

Pass 23 Sep 2019 121,273 miles

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

Fail 21 Sep 2019 121,273 miles

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

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

Pass 9 Jul 2018 115,637 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Pass 7 Aug 2017 114,454 miles
Fail 5 Aug 2017

Nearside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

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

Pass 2 Aug 2016 111,126 miles
Fail 30 Jul 2016 111,122 miles

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

Pass 14 Jul 2015 107,082 miles
Fail 14 Jul 2014 102,493 miles

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 14 Jul 2014 102,493 miles
Pass 13 Jul 2013 97,718 miles
Pass 9 Jul 2012 94,132 miles

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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

Pass 2 Jul 2011 88,189 miles

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

Pass 28 Jun 2010 77,913 miles

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)

Pass 1 Jul 2009
Pass 10 Sep 2007 48,790 miles
Pass 8 Sep 2006 37,891 miles
Fail 19 Aug 2006 37,880 miles

Front brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h)

Nearside Rear Upper Tie bar/rod rubber mounting bonding deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar attachment bracket/mounting damaged and its strength is seriously reduced (2.4.G.1)

Offside Rear Upper Tie bar/rod rubber mounting bonding deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

rear tyres both worn on limit

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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RX51 XEL is a 2001 BMW M5 in Silver 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 RX51 XEL, 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 RX51 XEL registered?

RX51 XEL is a 2001 BMW M5, first registered on 7 September 2001.

Is RX51 XEL safe to buy?

The MOT history for RX51 XEL shows 24 tests with a 79.2% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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