2001 BMW M5 4.9L Petrol · E39 SMM
2001 BMW M5 (4.9L, petrol). First registered 20/11/2001. Recorded mileage 153,919 miles. MOT valid until 01/04/2027.
- Make & Model
- BMW M5
- Year / Origin
- 2001 · Chelmsford
- Safety Recall
- Unknown
- MOT Status
- Valid until 01/04/2027
- Road Tax
- —
- Recorded Mileage
- 153,919 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- Check Required (Pre-Euro 4 Petrol)
- Fuel & Engine
- Petrol · 4.9L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
- Fuel Type
- Petrol
- Year
- 2001
- Engine
- 4941cc
E39 SMM Key Findings
- 5 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT passed on 02/04/2026
- 153,919 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.
MOT Roadworthiness: Good
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Known faults for BMW M5
Our database tracks 4 specific mechanical faults and recurring failure patterns identified across UK MOT testing stations for this generation.
E39 SMM Mileage History
- 02/07/2022138,676 mi
- 02/07/2022138,676 mi
- 25/11/2023145,037 mi+6,361 mi
- 27/11/2024149,994 mi+4,957 mi
- 02/04/2026153,919 mi+3,925 mi
Average of roughly 4,064 miles per year across 5 recorded odometer readings.
E39 SMM MOT History
Interpretation generated from the recorded test data above — not an official DVSA statement and not a substitute for an independent inspection.
5 MOT tests are recorded for this 2001 BMW M5 (E39 SMM) between July 2022 and April 2026.
The record contains 4 passes and 1 failure.
The most recent test on 02 April 2026 was a pass, although the earlier record includes 1 failure that buyers may want to investigate.
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