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X149 LTX

2001 BMW M5

Black Petrol 4941cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires16 May 2026
Tests18 (13 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate72.2%

Mileage

129,277 mi
Last recorded129,277 miles
Recorded on17 May 2025
Typical for 2001 BMW M593,301 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationX149 LTX
MakeBMW
ModelM5
Year2001
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine4,941cc

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MOT History

13 pass 5 fail
Pass 17 May 2025 129,277 miles
Pass 17 Mar 2023 129,020 miles
Pass 25 Mar 2021 128,559 miles
Fail 25 Mar 2021 128,559 miles

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

Pass 4 May 2019 127,376 miles
Pass 25 Feb 2017 126,983 miles
Pass 4 Apr 2015 126,631 miles
Fail 4 Apr 2015 126,631 miles

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 26 Mar 2012 126,099 miles
Fail 26 Mar 2012 126,099 miles

Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Fail 15 Jan 2011 125,378 miles

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 15 Jan 2011 125,378 miles
Pass 11 Dec 2009 123,944 miles

Offside Outer Front Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Fail 11 Dec 2009 123,944 miles

Front Headlamp not in good working order adversely affecting beam image (1.2.4a)

Offside Outer Front Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Pass 19 Dec 2008 116,028 miles
Pass 24 Dec 2007 99,783 miles
Pass 29 Dec 2006 94,173 miles
Pass 27 Dec 2005 84,006 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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X149 LTX is a 2001 BMW M5 in Black with a 4,941cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72.2%.

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 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 X149 LTX, 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 X149 LTX registered?

X149 LTX is a 2001 BMW M5, first registered on 8 January 2001.

Is X149 LTX safe to buy?

The MOT history for X149 LTX shows 18 tests with a 72.2% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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