2001 BMW M5 4.9L Petrol · M5 RUC
2001 BMW M5 (4.9L, petrol). First registered 01 Oct 2001. Recorded mileage 70,301 miles. MOT expired on 19 Jun 2026. Currently declared SORN.
- Make & Model
- BMW M5
- Year / Origin
- 2001 · Manchester
- Safety Recall
- Unknown
- MOT Status
- Expired on 19 Jun 2026
- Road Tax
- SORN
- Recorded Mileage
- 70,301 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- Check Required (Pre-Euro 4 Petrol)
- Fuel & Engine
- PETROL · 4.9L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
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M5 RUC Key Findings
- 3 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT passed on 21/06/2025
- 70,301 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 3 defects noted at the latest MOT
- Recurring suspension items (4 mentions)
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
M5 RUC MOT History
Interpretation generated from the recorded test data above — not an official DVSA statement and not a substitute for an independent inspection.
3 MOT tests are recorded for this 2001 BMW M5 (M5 RUC) between November 2022 and June 2025.
The record contains 3 passes and 0 failures.
The record shows no MOT failures, although 15 advisory notices note items to monitor.
Across all tests, the most frequently flagged areas are: Suspension (4 issues), Tyres (2 issues), Steering (2 issues), Bodywork (2 issues), Lighting (1 issue). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.
In total 15 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.
M5 RUC Mileage History
- 21/11/202268,895 mi
- 30/01/202469,012 mi+117 mi
- 21/06/202570,301 mi+1,289 mi
Average of roughly 545 miles per year across 3 recorded odometer readings.
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Known faults for BMW M5
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MOT Roadworthiness: Below Average
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