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E39 SMM

2001 BMW M5

Blue Petrol 4941cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires1 Apr 2027
Tests28 (19 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate67.9%

Mileage

153,919 mi
Last recorded153,919 miles
Recorded on2 Apr 2026
Typical for 2001 BMW M593,301 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationE39 SMM
MakeBMW
ModelM5
Year2001
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine4,941cc

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MOT History

19 pass 9 fail
Pass 2 Apr 2026 153,919 miles

Corrosion floor to sill area both sides

Pass 27 Nov 2024 149,994 miles

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 25 Nov 2023 145,037 miles
Pass 2 Jul 2022 138,676 miles
Fail 2 Jul 2022 138,676 miles

Nearside Rear Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Road wheel fixing missing (5.2.1 (a) (i))

Supplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault (7.1.6 (a))

Pass 23 Feb 2021 130,841 miles
Pass 28 Feb 2020 129,344 miles

Nearside Lower Fuel Pipe/s corroded front to rear ()

Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 1 Mar 2019 127,755 miles

Nearside Fuel Pipe/s corroded front to back ()

Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Fail 11 Feb 2019 127,719 miles

Nearside Rear Integral body structure or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of a body mounting sill corroded at jacking point (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Nearside Side repeater incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Side repeater incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

Supplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault (7.1.6 (a))

Nearside Fuel Pipe/s corroded ()

Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 8 Feb 2018 125,350 miles

Nearside Front to rear fuel pipe rusty

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

Pass 13 Feb 2017 123,486 miles

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

Fail 13 Feb 2017 123,486 miles

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

Offside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 18 Feb 2016 121,458 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)

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

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

front to rear fuel pipe corroded along its length

Fail 11 Feb 2016 121,427 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded to flexi (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Front Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings jacking point / hole (6.1.B.2)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.C.1b)

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

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

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

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

Pass 10 Feb 2015 119,680 miles
Pass 17 Aug 2013 114,209 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Fail 14 Aug 2013 114,164 miles

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 16 Aug 2012 105,215 miles

Light Level Sensor on Offside Front Broken

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Fail 21 Jul 2012 105,172 miles

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

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Pass 13 Jun 2011 93,638 miles
Pass 28 May 2010 82,137 miles
Pass 20 Feb 2009 70,564 miles

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

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

diff input seal leaking

Fail 20 Feb 2009 70,564 miles

Rear rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

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

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

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

diff input seal leaking

Fail 5 Feb 2009 70,403 miles

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

n/s/f tyre inner edge worn

o/s/r worn on inner edge and 3mm in centre

n/s/r tyre worn on inner edge and down to 2mm in centre

Pass 6 Feb 2008 64,475 miles
Pass 29 Jan 2007 57,340 miles

advise washer fluid low †advise front discs slightly worn †advise oil leak on diff.

Pass 22 Jun 2006 56,589 miles
Fail 22 Jun 2006 56,589 miles

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

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

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

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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E39 SMM is a 2001 BMW M5 in Blue with a 4,941cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 28 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 67.9%.

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 E39 SMM, 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 E39 SMM registered?

E39 SMM is a 2001 BMW M5, first registered on 20 November 2001.

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