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£15,228 (Est: £12,000 - £16,000)
2001 BMW M5 E39
United Kingdom • 20 Jun 2026 • Lot 434
Vehicle Details
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Condition
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[Transmission]
Transmission:
WBSDE92030CB37075
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Odometer:
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[Reg Number]
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4,941cc, 6-speed, manual.
This attractive BMW M5 (E39) saloon is finished in Silverstone blue metallic with black leather interior.
The history file that comes with the car includes a receipt dated October 2022 for maintenance and refurbishment in excess of £3,500.
V5, MoT to 30th June 2025, various other receipts and MoTs are also provided.
It appears that the most recent MoT inspections have passed without advisories.
The odometer records 123,562 miles.
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Points of note
£2,590
Lowest Price (Since 2020)
£26,307
Median Price (Since 2020)
£121,013
Highest Price (Since 2020)
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Previous Sales
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MOT Information
Valid
Expires on Jun 30 2026
Latest MOT Mileage
123,102 miles
Registration Date
2001-11-16
MOT History
Passed
On Jul 01 2025 with 123,102 miles
Failed
On Jul 01 2025 with 123,102 miles
There was 1 defect noted.
Pass after Rectification at Station:
- Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))
Passed
On Oct 05 2022 with 121,130 miles
Passed
On Jul 05 2021 with 115,832 miles
Passed
On Jul 20 2020 with 112,821 miles
Passed
On Jul 03 2019 with 110,986 miles
Failed
On Jul 03 2019 with 110,986 miles
There were 2 defects noted, with 2 deemed dangerous.
Pass after Rectification at Station:
- (Dangerous) Nearside Front Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
- (Dangerous) Offside Front Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
Passed
On Jul 06 2018 with 108,116 miles
Passed
On Jul 08 2017 with 105,177 miles
There were 3 defects noted.
Advisory:
- front and rear brake pipes slightly corroded
- both rear jacking points corroded
- both front tyres slight wear on edges
Passed
On Jul 16 2016 with 101,940 miles
There was 1 defect noted.
Advisory:
- both front tyres wearing on outer edges
Failed
On Jul 14 2016 with 101,940 miles
There were 3 defects noted.
Fail:
- Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
- Offside Rear Anti-roll bar attachment bracket/mounting insecure missing (2.4.G.1)
Advisory:
- both front tyres wearing on outer edges
Passed
On Jul 06 2015 with 97,730 miles
There was 1 defect noted.
Advisory:
- Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)
Passed
On Jul 30 2014 with 93,735 miles
There were 2 defects noted.
Advisory:
- 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)
Passed
On Mar 15 2013 with 85,423 miles
There were 3 defects noted.
Advisory:
- Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
- 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)
Failed
On Mar 07 2013 with 85,423 miles
There were 5 defects noted.
Fail:
- Offside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)
- Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)
Advisory:
- Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
- 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)
Passed
On Feb 18 2012 with 77,840 miles
There were 3 defects noted.
Advisory:
- Nearside Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
- Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
User Entered:
- both front tyres uneven wear
Passed
On Feb 11 2011 with 62,945 miles
Failed
On Feb 11 2011 with 62,948 miles
There was 1 defect noted.
Fail:
- Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.C.1b)
Passed
On Jun 26 2010 with 60,848 miles
Passed
On May 29 2009 with 56,571 miles
Passed
On Jul 18 2008 with 53,416 miles
Passed
On Jul 23 2007 with 45,726 miles
Passed
On Sep 14 2006 with 36,378 miles
