2001 BMW M5 4.9L Petrol · M5 JLX
2001 BMW M5 (4.9L, petrol). First registered 01 Aug 2001. Recorded mileage 117,121 miles. MOT valid until 03 Oct 2027. A manufacturer safety recall is currently outstanding.
- Make & Model
- BMW M5
- Year / Origin
- 2001 · Manchester
- Safety Recall
- Recall Notice
- MOT Status
- Valid until 03 Oct 2027
- Road Tax
- —
- Recorded Mileage
- 117,121 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- Check Required (Pre-Euro 4 Petrol)
- Fuel & Engine
- Petrol · 4.9L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
Outstanding Safety Recall Notice
Action RequiredOfficial DVSA telemetry indicates this vehicle has an unaddressed manufacturer safety recall. Remedial repairs are legally required to be carried out 100% free of charge by an authorised main dealer.
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M5 JLX Key Findings
- 2 MOT tests recorded
- Outstanding manufacturer safety recall notice
- Latest MOT passed on 05/10/2026
- 117,121 miles recorded at latest MOT
- No defects recorded at the latest MOT
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M5 JLX MOT History
Interpretation generated from the recorded test data above — not an official DVSA statement and not a substitute for an independent inspection.
2 MOT tests are recorded for this 2001 BMW M5 (M5 JLX) between September 2025 and October 2026.
The record contains 2 passes and 0 failures.
No failures or advisories appear anywhere in the recorded tests, so the documented MOT record is relatively clean.
M5 JLX Mileage History
- 10/09/2025116,951 mi
- 05/10/2026117,121 mi+170 mi
Average of roughly 159 miles per year across 2 recorded odometer readings.
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MOT Roadworthiness: Good
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