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E39 VBM

2001 BMW M5

Red Petrol 4941cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires25 May 2027
Tests21 (17 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate81%

Mileage

142,522 mi
Last recorded142,522 miles
Recorded on26 May 2026
Typical for 2001 BMW M593,301 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationE39 VBM
MakeBMW
ModelM5
Year2001
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine4,941cc

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MOT History

17 pass 4 fail
Pass 26 May 2026 142,522 miles
Pass 9 Oct 2024 137,605 miles

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

Power steering pipe/hose has slight seepage (2.1.5 (a))

Pass 16 Sep 2023 134,842 miles

Engine EML indicates a malfunction

Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced Around all 4 jacking points (6.1.1 (c) (i))

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

Power steering pipe/hose has slight seepage (2.1.5 (a))

Pass 8 Mar 2019 131,892 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin on inner side (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

front to rear low pressure fuel pipe rusted

Pass 1 Mar 2018 127,500 miles

front to rear low pressure fuel pipe corroded

Pass 10 Mar 2017 124,434 miles

Oil leak rear axle

Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded n/s and o/s (3.6.B.2c)

Pass 15 Feb 2016 120,301 miles

fuel pipe to rear some corrosion

main to rear brake pipe some corrosion at rear end

Pass 16 Feb 2015 116,966 miles
Pass 27 Feb 2014 108,832 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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

Pass 1 Mar 2013 100,402 miles
Fail 28 Feb 2013 100,402 miles

Nearside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

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

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

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

Pass 15 Feb 2012 98,918 miles

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

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

Pass 16 Feb 2011 91,338 miles
Fail 15 Feb 2011 91,338 miles

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

Pass 11 Mar 2010 85,534 miles

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

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

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

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

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

Fail 3 Mar 2010 85,529 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Windscreen has damage to an area in excess of a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Front left exhaust mount securing bolt loose

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

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

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

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

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

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 27 Feb 2009 68,421 miles
Pass 29 Mar 2008 63,674 miles
Pass 28 Mar 2007 55,265 miles
Fail 28 Mar 2007 55,265 miles

Offside Rear rear brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

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)

Pass 25 Mar 2006 48,752 miles

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 VBM is a 2001 BMW M5 in Red with a 4,941cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 81%.

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 E39 VBM, 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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E39 VBM is a 2001 BMW M5, first registered on 1 March 2001.

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