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X887 SAS

2001 BMW M5

Black Petrol 4941cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires15 Nov 2026
Tests24 (19 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate79.2%

Mileage

140,175 mi
Last recorded140,175 miles
Recorded on15 Nov 2025
Typical for 2001 BMW M593,301 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationX887 SAS
MakeBMW
ModelM5
Year2001
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine4,941cc

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MOT History

19 pass 5 fail
Pass 15 Nov 2025 140,175 miles
Pass 13 Nov 2024 139,289 miles
Fail 13 Nov 2024 139,289 miles

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

Pass 16 Nov 2023 138,364 miles
Fail 16 Nov 2023 138,364 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Pass 29 Oct 2022 136,970 miles
Pass 30 Oct 2021 136,136 miles

Offside Front Drag link end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Pass 25 Jun 2020 133,991 miles
Pass 19 Jun 2019 132,407 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge on limit (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge on limit (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 28 Jun 2018 130,591 miles
Pass 21 Jun 2017 124,499 miles

Handbrake efficiency only just reaches mot requirement

Nearside Front Tyre shows wear on inner tread edge

Offside Front Tyre showing wear on inner tread edge

Pass 2 Jul 2016 122,994 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement Rear mounting (2.4.G.2)

Pass 28 May 2015 120,183 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)

Fail 23 May 2015 120,168 miles

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

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

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)

Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 28 May 2014 117,714 miles

Nearside Front Front suspension ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Pass 9 Mar 2012 104,895 miles
Pass 16 Mar 2011 100,251 miles
Pass 20 Mar 2010 92,013 miles
Pass 24 Mar 2009 80,452 miles
Pass 25 Feb 2008 72,118 miles
Pass 28 Feb 2007 69,632 miles
Fail 26 Feb 2007 69,627 miles

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

Nearside Front brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h)

Nearside Rear Stub axle has excessive vertical movement between stub axle and axle beam (2.5.A.1a)

Offside Front brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h)

Offside Rear Stub axle has excessive vertical movement between stub axle and axle beam (2.5.A.1a)

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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

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

o/s headlamp adjuster on suspension arm insecure

Pass 11 Jan 2006 61,883 miles
Fail 23 Dec 2005 61,847 miles

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

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

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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X887 SAS is a 2001 BMW M5 in Black 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 X887 SAS, 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 X887 SAS registered?

X887 SAS is a 2001 BMW M5, first registered on 12 January 2001.

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