2001 BMW M5 4.9L Petrol · SBF 480
2001 BMW M5 (4.9L, petrol). First registered 27/09/2001. Recorded mileage 40,425 miles. MOT valid until 05/11/2026.
- Make & Model
- BMW M5
- Year / Origin
- 2001 · Glasgow
- MOT Status
- Valid until 05/11/2026
- Road Tax
- —
- Recorded Mileage
- 40,425 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
SBF 480 Key Findings
- 5 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT passed on 31/10/2025
- 40,425 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 1 historical MOT failure
- No defects recorded at the latest MOT
- Recurring tyres items (2 mentions)
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
MOT Roadworthiness: 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.
SBF 480 Mileage History
- 30/09/202239,031 mi
- 30/09/202239,031 mi
- 03/10/202340,198 mi+1,167 mi
- 06/11/202440,318 mi+120 mi
- 31/10/202540,425 mi+107 mi
Average of roughly 452 miles per year across 5 recorded odometer readings.
SBF 480 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 (SBF 480) between September 2022 and October 2025.
The record contains 4 passes and 1 failure.
The most recent test on 31 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: Tyres (2 issues), Brakes (1 issue). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.
In total 3 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.
Recorded failure items include: “Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))”.
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