2001 BMW M5 4.9L Petrol · M5 OWM
2001 BMW M5 (4.9L, petrol). First registered 01/03/2001. Recorded mileage 169,473 miles. MOT status: Expired.
- Make & Model
- BMW M5
- Year / Origin
- 2001 · Manchester
- MOT Status
- Valid until 17/02/2026
- Road Tax
- —
- Recorded Mileage
- 169,473 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
M5 OWM Key Findings
- 5 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT failed on 14/04/2026
- 169,473 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 2 historical MOT failures
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
MOT Roadworthiness: Below Average
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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.
M5 OWM Mileage History
- 16/02/2023159,934 mi
- 08/02/2024164,313 mi+4,379 mi
- 10/02/2025167,149 mi+2,836 mi
- 12/02/2026169,309 mi+2,160 mi
- 14/04/2026169,473 mi+164 mi
Average of roughly 3,021 miles per year across 5 recorded odometer readings.
M5 OWM 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 (M5 OWM) between February 2023 and April 2026.
The record contains 3 passes and 2 failures.
The most recent test on 14 April 2026 was a fail; the vehicle has not passed its last recorded MOT.
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