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S62 BMW

2001 BMW M5

Silver Petrol 4941cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires9 Jul 2027
Tests22 (21 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate95.5%

Mileage

121,716 mi
Last recorded121,716 miles
Recorded on26 Jun 2026
Typical for 2001 BMW M593,301 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationS62 BMW
MakeBMW
ModelM5
Year2001
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine4,941cc

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MOT History

21 pass 1 fail
Pass 26 Jun 2026 121,716 miles
Pass 27 Jun 2025 120,273 miles
Pass 28 Jun 2024 119,032 miles
Pass 29 Jun 2023 117,821 miles
Pass 5 Jul 2022 117,027 miles
Pass 9 Jul 2021 115,227 miles
Pass 10 Jul 2020 114,023 miles
Pass 28 Jun 2019 113,177 miles
Pass 6 Jul 2018 113,037 miles
Pass 30 Jun 2017 111,177 miles
Pass 4 Jul 2016 109,011 miles
Pass 10 Jul 2015 105,699 miles
Pass 12 Jul 2014 103,070 miles
Pass 6 Jul 2013 100,495 miles

Nearside Rear 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 20 Apr 2012 97,482 miles

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

Pass 9 Apr 2011 92,321 miles
Pass 9 Apr 2010 81,818 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)

Pass 3 Apr 2009 70,640 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Pass 23 Apr 2008 64,820 miles
Fail 19 Mar 2008 64,732 miles

Nearside Headlamp insecure (1.7.3)

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

offside front tyre starting to wear on very inner edge

Pass 12 Dec 2006 56,824 miles
Pass 8 Dec 2005 46,743 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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S62 BMW is a 2001 BMW M5 in Silver with a 4,941cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 95.5%.

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 S62 BMW, 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 S62 BMW registered?

S62 BMW is a 2001 BMW M5, first registered on 2 November 2001.

Is S62 BMW safe to buy?

The MOT history for S62 BMW shows 22 tests with a 95.5% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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