Yes, ROY 501L is taxed. Road tax is currently valid until 1 July 2027 according to DVLA records.

When is the MOT due for ROY 501L?

The MOT for ROY 501L is valid and due for renewal on or before 19 October 2026.

What is the recorded mileage of ROY 501L?

The recorded mileage for ROY 501L is 159,017 miles, recorded at its most recent DVSA MOT test.

Is ROY 501L ULEZ compliant?

No, ROY 501L does not meet standard ULEZ emissions requirements and would incur a daily charge when driven within the London Ultra Low Emission Zone.

Official DVLA Record

MOT Valid

Road Tax Paid

2002 BMW M5 4.9L Petrol · ROY 501L

ROY 501L

2002 BMW M5 (4.9L, petrol). First registered 01/01/2002. Recorded mileage 159,017 miles. MOT valid until 19/10/2026. Taxed until 01/07/2027.

Make & Model: BMW M5
Year / Origin: 2002 · Reading
MOT Status: Valid until 19/10/2026
Road Tax: Taxed (01/07/2027)
Recorded Mileage: 159,017 mi
ULEZ Compliance: Check Required (Pre-Euro 4 Petrol)
Fuel & Engine: PETROL · 4.9L
Reliability Guide: Common Faults

MOT Status

Valid

Valid until 19/10/2026

Tax Status

Taxed

Tax due 01/07/2027

Mileage: 159,017 mi
Fuel Type: PETROL
Year: 2002
Engine: 4941cc

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ROY 501L Key Findings

5 MOT tests recorded
Latest MOT passed on 21/10/2025
159,017 miles recorded at latest MOT
1 historical MOT failure
No defects recorded at the latest MOT

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MOT Roadworthiness: Good

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✓ Good MOT pass rate (80%)

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Reliability & Known Issues

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.

2002 Common Problems

ROY 501L Mileage History

28/09/2022156,176 mi
15/09/2023158,366 mi+2,190 mi
15/09/2023158,366 mi
11/10/2024158,717 mi+351 mi
21/10/2025159,017 mi+300 mi

Average of roughly 927 miles per year across 5 recorded odometer readings.

ROY 501L MOT History

Live data last synced with DVSA: 31 Aug 2026, 13:23

MOT Analysis

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5 MOT tests are recorded for this 2002 BMW M5 (ROY 501L) between September 2022 and October 2025.

The record contains 4 passes and 1 failure.

The most recent test on 21 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: Lighting (1 issue). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.

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