2001 BMW M5 4.9L Petrol · 786 GA
2001 BMW M5 (4.9L, petrol). First registered 26 Mar 2001. Recorded mileage 131,340 miles. MOT valid until 21 Sept 2027. A manufacturer safety recall is currently outstanding.
- Make & Model
- BMW M5
- Year / Origin
- 2001
- Safety Recall
- Recall Notice
- MOT Status
- Valid until 21 Sept 2027
- Road Tax
- —
- Recorded Mileage
- 131,340 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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786 GA Key Findings
- 3 MOT tests recorded
- Outstanding manufacturer safety recall notice
- Latest MOT passed on 23/09/2026
- 131,340 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 2 defects noted at the latest MOT
- Recurring brakes items (4 mentions)
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786 GA MOT History
Interpretation generated from the recorded test data above — not an official DVSA statement and not a substitute for an independent inspection.
3 MOT tests are recorded for this 2001 BMW M5 (786 GA) between October 2024 and September 2026.
The record contains 3 passes and 0 failures.
The record shows no MOT failures, although 7 advisory notices note items to monitor.
Across all tests, the most frequently flagged areas are: Brakes (4 issues), Exhaust & Emissions (3 issues). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.
In total 7 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.
786 GA Mileage History
- 26/10/2024130,237 mi
- 27/09/2025130,407 mi+170 mi
- 23/09/2026131,340 mi+933 mi
Average of roughly 578 miles per year across 3 recorded odometer readings.
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Known faults for BMW M5
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MOT Roadworthiness: Good
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