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M5 VYM

2001 BMW M5

Purple Petrol 4941cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires3 Jun 2026
Tests17 (16 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate94.1%

Mileage

101,385 mi
Last recorded101,385 miles
Recorded on4 Jun 2025
Typical for 2001 BMW M593,301 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationM5 VYM
MakeBMW
ModelM5
Year2001
ColourPurple
Fuel typePetrol
Engine4,941cc

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MOT History

16 pass 1 fail
Pass 4 Jun 2025 101,385 miles
Pass 9 Apr 2024 100,185 miles
Pass 21 Oct 2022 99,129 miles
Fail 30 Jun 2022 99,059 miles

Central Brake pipe excessively corroded front to rear (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))

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

Central Fuel pipe is very corroded but not leaking

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

Pass 15 Apr 2020 98,717 miles

fuel line corroded

Pass 22 Aug 2018 98,620 miles

Central Fuel Pipe/s corroded ()

Pass 19 Jul 2017 98,365 miles
Pass 16 Feb 2016 97,734 miles
Pass 22 Jan 2015 94,113 miles

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

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Fuel pipe/s corroded

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

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

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

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 16 Jan 2014 87,545 miles
Pass 14 Jan 2013 84,915 miles
Pass 2 Feb 2012 82,133 miles
Pass 27 Jan 2011 79,140 miles
Pass 21 Jan 2010 76,867 miles
Pass 22 Jan 2009 73,431 miles
Pass 31 Jan 2008 67,535 miles
Pass 27 Jan 2007 62,058 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)

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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M5 VYM is a 2001 BMW M5 in Purple with a 4,941cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 94.1%.

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 M5 VYM, 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 M5 VYM registered?

M5 VYM is a 2001 BMW M5, first registered on 19 June 2001.

Is M5 VYM safe to buy?

The MOT history for M5 VYM shows 17 tests with a 94.1% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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