2001 BMW M5 4.9L Petrol · 9 XXP
2001 BMW M5 (4.9L, petrol). First registered 01 May 2001. Recorded mileage 109,496 miles. MOT valid until 27 Jan 2027.
- Make & Model
- BMW M5
- Year / Origin
- 2001
- Safety Recall
- Unknown
- MOT Status
- Valid until 27 Jan 2027
- Road Tax
- —
- Recorded Mileage
- 109,496 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- Check Required (Pre-Euro 4 Petrol)
- Fuel & Engine
- Petrol · 4.9L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
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9 XXP Key Findings
- 23 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT passed on 28/01/2026
- 109,496 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 4 historical MOT failures
- No defects recorded at the latest MOT
- Recurring tyres items (12 mentions)
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
9 XXP MOT History
Interpretation generated from the recorded test data above — not an official DVSA statement and not a substitute for an independent inspection.
23 MOT tests are recorded for this 2001 BMW M5 (9 XXP) between March 2006 and January 2026.
The record contains 19 passes and 4 failures.
The most recent test on 28 January 2026 was a pass, although the earlier record includes 4 failures that buyers may want to investigate.
Across all tests, the most frequently flagged areas are: Tyres (12 issues), Lighting (10 issues), Brakes (9 issues), Windscreen (7 issues), Suspension (6 issues). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.
In total 44 advisory notices are recorded. Advisories flag items that passed but may need attention before the next test; they are not evidence of how well the vehicle has been serviced.
Recorded failure items include: “Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))”; “Exhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds manufacturer's specified limits (8.2.1.2 (a))”; “Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)”.
9 XXP Mileage History
- 09/03/200645,486 mi
- 07/03/200751,911 mi+6,425 mi
- 22/02/200856,368 mi+4,457 mi
- 28/02/200856,407 mi+39 mi
- 10/02/200960,345 mi+3,938 mi
- 10/02/200960,345 mi
- 25/01/201063,641 mi+3,296 mi
- 25/02/201167,163 mi+3,522 mi
- 27/01/201270,882 mi+3,719 mi
- 16/02/201375,436 mi+4,554 mi
- 18/02/201375,477 mi+41 mi
- 03/02/201479,890 mi+4,413 mi
- 07/02/201583,822 mi+3,932 mi
- 13/02/201687,797 mi+3,975 mi
- 30/01/201790,759 mi+2,962 mi
- 10/02/201891,873 mi+1,114 mi
- 07/08/201993,217 mi+1,344 mi
- 13/11/202094,218 mi+1,001 mi
- 13/11/202094,220 mi+2 mi
- 24/11/202194,534 mi+314 mi
- 01/09/2023104,042 mi+9,508 mi
- 11/11/2024108,969 mi+4,927 mi
- 28/01/2026109,496 mi+527 mi
Average of roughly 3,218 miles per year across 23 recorded odometer readings.
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MOT Roadworthiness: Good
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