2001 BMW M5 4.9L Petrol · OKZ 545
2001 BMW M5 (4.9L, petrol). First registered 02 Mar 2001. Recorded mileage 94,725 miles. MOT valid until 21 May 2027. A manufacturer safety recall is currently outstanding.
- Make & Model
- BMW M5
- Year / Origin
- 2001 · Oxford
- Safety Recall
- Recall Notice
- MOT Status
- Valid until 21 May 2027
- Road Tax
- —
- Recorded Mileage
- 94,725 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- Check Required (Pre-Euro 4 Petrol)
- Fuel & Engine
- PETROL · 4.9L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
Outstanding Safety Recall Notice
Action RequiredOfficial DVSA telemetry indicates this vehicle has an unaddressed manufacturer safety recall. Remedial repairs are legally required to be carried out 100% free of charge by an authorised main dealer.
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OKZ 545 Key Findings
- 4 MOT tests recorded
- Outstanding manufacturer safety recall notice
- Latest MOT passed on 23/05/2026
- 94,725 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.
OKZ 545 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 (OKZ 545) between April 2024 and May 2026.
The record contains 3 passes and 1 failure.
The most recent test on 23 May 2026 was a pass, although the earlier record includes 1 failure that buyers may want to investigate.
OKZ 545 Mileage History
- 18/04/202493,203 mi
- 30/04/202493,238 mi+35 mi
- 19/05/202593,835 mi+597 mi
- 23/05/202694,725 mi+890 mi
Average of roughly 727 miles per year across 4 recorded odometer readings.
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MOT Roadworthiness: Average
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