2001 BMW M5 4.9L Petrol · LL51 AKX
2001 BMW M5 (4.9L, petrol). First registered 01 Dec 2001. Recorded mileage 125,718 miles. MOT valid until 23 Feb 2027. Taxed until 01 May 2027.
- Make & Model
- BMW M5
- Year / Origin
- 2001 · Wimbledon (South London)
- Safety Recall
- Unknown
- MOT Status
- Valid until 23 Feb 2027
- Road Tax
- Taxed (01 May 2027)
- Recorded Mileage
- 125,718 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- Check Required (Pre-Euro 4 Petrol)
- Fuel & Engine
- PETROL · 4.9L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
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LL51 AKX Key Findings
- 5 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT passed on 24/02/2026
- 125,718 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 7 defects noted at the latest MOT
- Recurring brakes items (3 mentions)
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
LL51 AKX 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 (LL51 AKX) between March 2022 and February 2026.
The record contains 5 passes and 0 failures.
The record shows no MOT failures, although 11 advisory notices note items to monitor.
Across all tests, the most frequently flagged areas are: Brakes (3 issues), Tyres (2 issues), Suspension (2 issues), Bodywork (2 issues), Steering (1 issue). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.
In total 11 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.
LL51 AKX Mileage History
- 25/03/2022120,565 mi
- 02/02/2023121,730 mi+1,165 mi
- 29/01/2024122,538 mi+808 mi
- 07/02/2025123,963 mi+1,425 mi
- 24/02/2026125,718 mi+1,755 mi
Average of roughly 1,314 miles per year across 5 recorded odometer readings.
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Known faults for BMW M5
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MOT Roadworthiness: Excellent
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