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A2 XUA

2001 BMW M5

Purple Petrol 4941cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires7 Nov 2026
Tests23 (19 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate82.6%

Mileage

126,388 mi
Last recorded126,388 miles
Recorded on13 Oct 2025
Typical for 2001 BMW M593,301 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationA2 XUA
MakeBMW
ModelM5
Year2001
ColourPurple
Fuel typePetrol
Engine4,941cc

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MOT History

19 pass 4 fail
Pass 13 Oct 2025 126,388 miles
Pass 8 Nov 2024 126,096 miles
Pass 31 Oct 2023 125,856 miles
Pass 3 Nov 2022 125,298 miles
Pass 26 Jul 2021 124,087 miles

Nearside Rear Upper Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 29 Jul 2020 123,018 miles
Pass 7 Aug 2019

nearside rear sill/jacking point corroded

Pass 24 Jul 2018 118,622 miles

light corosion rear brake pipes

slight corosion rear inner sills

Pass 5 Jul 2017 118,099 miles
Pass 29 Jun 2016 116,498 miles
Pass 18 Jul 2015 113,255 miles
Pass 22 Jul 2014 110,526 miles
Pass 17 Jul 2013 105,936 miles
Pass 19 Jul 2012 101,293 miles

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Pass 28 Jul 2011 97,647 miles

clutch pedal rubber missing

Fail 23 Nov 2010 96,269 miles

Nearside Front Radius arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Radius arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1a)

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Inner Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Offside Inner Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Pass 17 Sep 2009 95,447 miles
Pass 3 Sep 2008 84,667 miles

Clutch pedal rubber missing

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Fail 2 Sep 2008 84,667 miles

Centre Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Nearside Front Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Clutch pedal rubber missing

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Pass 29 Aug 2007 70,357 miles
Fail 29 Aug 2007 70,357 miles

Centre Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Front Exhaust has part of the system excessively deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Pass 22 Aug 2006 56,167 miles
Fail 21 Aug 2006 56,167 miles

Centre Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

How Reliable is the BMW M5?

Based on 93,993 MOT tests across 8,068 vehicles.

83.0%
Pass Rate
3,845
Miles/Year
39
Year Lifespan
8,068
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 2,017
Brake pipe excessively corroded 1,177
Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid 883
Headlamp aim too low 833
Tyre has ply or cords exposed 807
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A2 XUA is a 2001 BMW M5 in Purple with a 4,941cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 82.6%.

Across all 2001 BMW M5 models, the average MOT pass rate is 78.3% with a typical mileage of 93,301 miles. This particular vehicle has performed better than the average for its year.

The most common reason a BMW M5 fails its MOT is tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm, accounting for 2,017 recorded failures. If you're considering buying A2 XUA, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The BMW M5 typically stays on UK roads for around 39 years. At 25 years old, this BMW M5 is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was A2 XUA registered?

A2 XUA is a 2001 BMW M5, first registered on 1 June 2001.

Is A2 XUA safe to buy?

The MOT history for A2 XUA shows 23 tests with a 82.6% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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