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M5 YVB

2001 BMW M5

Silver Petrol 4941cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires24 Sep 2026
Tests21 (17 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate81%

Mileage

145,416 mi
Last recorded145,416 miles
Recorded on25 Sep 2025
Typical for 2001 BMW M593,301 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationM5 YVB
MakeBMW
ModelM5
Year2001
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine4,941cc

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MOT History

17 pass 4 fail
Pass 25 Sep 2025 145,416 miles
Fail 27 Jun 2023 145,395 miles

Nearside Rear Inner Vehicle structure or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of a body mounting Sill (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Offside Rear Inner Vehicle structure or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of a body mounting Sill (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Fuel Pipe/s corroded ()

Nearside Front Outer Vehicle structure or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security Jacking point (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Nearside Front Outer Vehicle structure or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security Sill (6.2.2 (d) (i))

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

Nearside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

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

Rear Oil leak, but not excessive Differential pinion seal (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 11 Jul 2022 145,216 miles

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

Fuel Pipe/s corroded ()

Nearside Rear Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced Sill near jacking point (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Rear Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced Sill near jacking point (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Fail 15 Jun 2022

Nearside Rear Upper Suspension rod ball joint excessively worn Rear rod (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Side repeater incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

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

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Fuel Pipe/s corroded Under vehicle ()

Nearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Nearside Rear Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced Near jacking point (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Rear Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced Sill near jacking point (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Pass 13 Mar 2021 144,591 miles

Nearside Front Slight corrosion around jacking point/sill area

Offside Rear Slight corrosion around jacking point/sill area

Steering box slight play between sector shaft and the drop arm (2.1.3 (a) (ii))

Fail 10 Jul 2020 144,526 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low adjuster will not adjust (4.1.2 (a))

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

Nearside Rear Upper Suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Rear Upper Suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Rear Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Steering box slight play between sector shaft and the drop arm (2.1.3 (a) (ii))

Pass 22 Jul 2019 143,257 miles
Pass 24 Jul 2018 143,020 miles
Pass 5 Jun 2017 142,845 miles

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

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

Pass 18 Feb 2016 142,754 miles

both front tyres showing wear to inner edges

hand brake performance only just up to standard

Pass 22 Dec 2014 142,182 miles

both front tyres showing wear to edges

Pass 6 Feb 2014 140,427 miles

lower swivels both sides showing slight wear

Pass 15 Jan 2013 138,011 miles

signs of slight wear to lower swivels both sides

Pass 29 Dec 2011 133,525 miles

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

Nearside Front Drag link end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

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

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

Pass 11 Jan 2011 127,505 miles

Nearside Front Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

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)

slight corrosion to both front disks

slight corrosion to both rear disks

Pass 24 Dec 2009 119,503 miles

slight dent in nearside front bead rim

slight oil dampness to diff

Pass 30 Dec 2008 110,029 miles

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

Nearside Front Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

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

Nearside Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

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

Offside Rear Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

Offside Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

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

Pass 7 Dec 2007 100,188 miles

handbrake effort borderline pass

n/s/f wheel rim bent

rear brake discs partially corroded

slight play in o/s/r anti roll bar link

Pass 22 Dec 2006 90,033 miles

Front wiper blades smearing slightly

Offside Front Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

Offside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Side repeater slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Pass 5 Jan 2006 77,149 miles
Fail 4 Jan 2006 77,137 miles

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

Nearside Front brake disc slightly scored (3.5.1h)

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

Offside Front brake disc slightly scored (3.5.1h)

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 YVB is a 2001 BMW M5 in Silver 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 M5 YVB, 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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M5 YVB is a 2001 BMW M5, first registered on 1 March 2001.

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