2001 BMW M5 4.9L Petrol · E39 MVB
2001 BMW M5 (4.9L, petrol). First registered 16 Mar 2001. Recorded mileage 72,839 miles. MOT valid until 25 Sept 2027. Taxed until 01 Oct 2026.
- Make & Model
- BMW M5
- Year / Origin
- 2001 · Chelmsford
- Safety Recall
- Unknown
- MOT Status
- Valid until 25 Sept 2027
- Road Tax
- Taxed (01 Oct 2026)
- Recorded Mileage
- 72,839 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- Check Required (Pre-Euro 4 Petrol)
- Fuel & Engine
- Petrol · 4.9L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
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E39 MVB Key Findings
- 4 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT passed on 21/09/2026
- 72,839 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 1 defect noted at the latest MOT
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
E39 MVB 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 (E39 MVB) between September 2022 and September 2026.
The record contains 4 passes and 0 failures.
The record shows no MOT failures, although 1 advisory notice notes an item to monitor.
In total 1 advisory notice is 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.
E39 MVB Mileage History
- 15/09/202266,291 mi
- 27/09/202466,992 mi+701 mi
- 16/09/202568,686 mi+1,694 mi
- 21/09/202672,839 mi+4,153 mi
Average of roughly 1,630 miles per year across 4 recorded odometer readings.
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MOT Roadworthiness: Excellent
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