2001 BMW M5 4.9L Petrol · 2 MWA
2001 BMW M5 (4.9L, petrol). First registered 01 Sept 2001. Recorded mileage 49,704 miles. MOT valid until 27 Nov 2026.
- Make & Model
- BMW M5
- Year / Origin
- 2001
- Safety Recall
- Unknown
- MOT Status
- Valid until 27 Nov 2026
- Road Tax
- —
- Recorded Mileage
- 49,704 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- Check Required (Pre-Euro 4 Petrol)
- Fuel & Engine
- Petrol · 4.9L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
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2 MWA Key Findings
- 4 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT passed on 20/11/2025
- 49,704 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 1 historical MOT failure
- No defects recorded at the latest MOT
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
2 MWA MOT History
Interpretation generated from the recorded test data above — not an official DVSA statement and not a substitute for an independent inspection.
4 MOT tests are recorded for this 2001 BMW M5 (2 MWA) between March 2022 and November 2025.
The record contains 3 passes and 1 failure.
The most recent test on 20 November 2025 was a pass, although the earlier record includes 1 failure that buyers may want to investigate.
2 MWA Mileage History
- 03/03/202249,622 mi
- 28/11/202449,634 mi+12 mi
- 11/11/202549,681 mi+47 mi
- 20/11/202549,704 mi+23 mi
Average of roughly 22 miles per year across 4 recorded odometer readings.
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MOT Roadworthiness: Good
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