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E12 SSS

2001 BMW M5

Black Petrol 4941cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires17 Apr 2027
Tests27 (19 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate70.4%

Mileage

91,130 mi
Last recorded91,130 miles
Recorded on18 Apr 2026
Typical for 2001 BMW M593,301 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationE12 SSS
MakeBMW
ModelM5
Year2001
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine4,941cc

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MOT History

19 pass 8 fail
Pass 18 Apr 2026 91,130 miles
Pass 9 Jul 2023 91,091 miles
Pass 8 Jul 2022 90,006 miles
Pass 7 Jul 2021 89,800 miles
Pass 18 Jul 2020 89,167 miles

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both sides (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Fail 18 Jul 2020 89,167 miles

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both sides (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Pass 20 Jul 2019 88,477 miles
Pass 20 Jul 2018 87,326 miles

under covers fitted

Pass 22 Jul 2017 86,577 miles

under covers fitted

Pass 23 Jul 2016 85,680 miles
Pass 27 Jun 2015 83,138 miles

Fuel pipe/s corroded

Nearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Pass 30 Jun 2014 78,156 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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

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

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

Oil leak

Fail 27 Jun 2014 78,152 miles

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

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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

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

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

Oil leak

Pass 28 Jun 2013 71,108 miles
Fail 27 Jun 2013 71,106 miles

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

Nearside Rear Lower Suspension arm has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Lower Suspension arm has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Pass 5 Jul 2012 64,775 miles
Fail 27 Jun 2012 64,704 miles

Nearside Rear Lower Suspension arm has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Rear Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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

Pass 21 Jun 2011 59,119 miles
Pass 25 Jun 2010 53,575 miles
Fail 23 Jun 2010 53,575 miles

Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Front Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

Offside Rear Upper Tie bar/rod has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Pass 26 Jun 2009 47,054 miles
Fail 25 Jun 2009 47,054 miles

brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h) DANGEROUS

Pass 4 Jul 2008 41,554 miles
Fail 1 Jul 2008 41,525 miles

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

Offside Rear Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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

Pass 3 Jul 2007 34,480 miles
Fail 29 Jun 2007 34,476 miles

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar attachment bracket/mounting fractured (2.4.G.1)

Front brake disc slightly scored (3.5.1h)

Pass 27 Jun 2006 28,725 miles

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

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

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

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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E12 SSS is a 2001 BMW M5 in Black with a 4,941cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 27 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70.4%.

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 a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

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 E12 SSS, 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.

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What year was E12 SSS registered?

E12 SSS is a 2001 BMW M5, first registered on 29 June 2001.

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