2001 BMW M5 4.9L Petrol · L77 EAR
2001 BMW M5 (4.9L, petrol). First registered 01/01/2001. Recorded mileage 104,618 miles. MOT valid until 15/10/2026. Taxed until 01/04/2027.
- Make & Model
- BMW M5
- Year / Origin
- 2001 · Stanmore (Wimbledon)
- MOT Status
- Valid until 15/10/2026
- Road Tax
- Taxed (01/04/2027)
- Recorded Mileage
- 104,618 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- Non-Compliant (Pre-Euro 4 Petrol)
- Fuel & Engine
- PETROL · 4.9L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
- Fuel Type
- PETROL
- Year
- 2001
- Engine
- 4941cc
AI-generated interpretation of this vehicle’s MOT record — not an official statement and not a substitute for an independent inspection.
L77 EAR Key Findings
- 5 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT passed on 17/10/2025
- 104,618 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 1 historical MOT failure
- 5 defects noted at the latest MOT
- Recurring brakes items (5 mentions)
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
MOT Roadworthiness: Good
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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L77 EAR Mileage History
- 11/02/2022100,263 mi
- 16/06/2023102,114 mi+1,851 mi
- 14/10/2024102,498 mi+384 mi
- 17/10/2025104,616 mi+2,118 mi
- 17/10/2025104,618 mi+2 mi
Average of roughly 1,184 miles per year across 5 recorded odometer readings.
L77 EAR 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 (L77 EAR) between February 2022 and October 2025.
The record contains 4 passes and 1 failure.
The most recent test on 17 October 2025 was a pass, although the earlier record includes 1 failure that buyers may want to investigate.
Across all tests, the most frequently flagged areas are: Brakes (5 issues), Suspension (2 issues). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.
In total 10 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.
Recorded failure items include: “Offside Front Brake hose excessively deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))”.
Common Problems: BMW M5
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