2001 BMW M5 4.9L Petrol · RV51 YYB
2001 BMW M5 (4.9L, petrol). First registered 12 Nov 2001. Recorded mileage 129,712 miles. MOT expired on 24 Jan 2023.
- Make & Model
- BMW M5
- Year / Origin
- 2001 · Reading
- Safety Recall
- Unknown
- MOT Status
- Expired on 24 Jan 2023
- Road Tax
- —
- Recorded Mileage
- 129,712 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- Check Required (Pre-Euro 4 Petrol)
- Fuel & Engine
- Petrol · 4.9L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
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RV51 YYB Key Findings
- 1 MOT test recorded
- Latest MOT passed on 25/01/2022
- 129,712 miles recorded at latest MOT
- No defects recorded at the latest MOT
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
RV51 YYB MOT History
Interpretation generated from the recorded test data above — not an official DVSA statement and not a substitute for an independent inspection.
1 MOT test are recorded for this 2001 BMW M5 (RV51 YYB) between January 2022 and January 2022.
The record contains 1 pass and 0 failures.
The record shows no MOT failures, although 0 advisory notices note items to monitor.
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MOT Roadworthiness: Average
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