2001 BMW M5 4.9L Petrol · KC51 GYB
2001 BMW M5 (4.9L, petrol). First registered 31/12/2001. Recorded mileage 252,906 miles. MOT status: Expired.
- Make & Model
- BMW M5
- Year / Origin
- 2001 · Borehamwood (Luton)
- Safety Recall
- Unknown
- MOT Status
- Valid until 03/11/2023
- Road Tax
- —
- Recorded Mileage
- 252,906 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
KC51 GYB Key Findings
- 4 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT passed on 04/11/2022
- 252,906 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 2 historical MOT failures
- No defects recorded at the latest MOT
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
MOT Roadworthiness: Below Average
This rating reflects historical MOT pass rates and recurring advisory wear patterns from official DVSA test logs. Note that roadworthiness does not verify outstanding finance, insurance write-offs, or stolen records.
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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.
KC51 GYB Mileage History
- 07/10/2021235,283 mi
- 08/10/2021235,283 mi
- 14/10/2022251,749 mi+16,466 mi
- 04/11/2022252,906 mi+1,157 mi
Average of roughly 16,373 miles per year across 4 recorded odometer readings.
KC51 GYB 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 (KC51 GYB) between October 2021 and November 2022.
The record contains 2 passes and 2 failures.
The most recent test on 04 November 2022 was a pass, although the earlier record includes 2 failures that buyers may want to investigate.
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