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Y118 KRX

2001 BMW M5

Blue Petrol 4941cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires10 Aug 2026
Tests9 (8 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate88.9%

Mileage

112,464 mi
Last recorded112,464 miles
Recorded on11 Aug 2025
Typical for 2001 BMW M593,301 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationY118 KRX
MakeBMW
ModelM5
Year2001
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine4,941cc

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MOT History

8 pass 1 fail
Pass 11 Aug 2025 112,464 miles
Pass 9 Aug 2024 109,904 miles
Pass 11 Aug 2023 107,524 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Under trays and engine covers fitted obscuring the view of some components

Pass 4 May 2011 88,032 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Pass 20 Apr 2010 81,250 miles
Pass 6 Jan 2009 71,686 miles
Fail 23 Dec 2008 71,683 miles

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

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

front valance damaged

slight lift nearside rear hub assembly

Pass 12 Jun 2007 56,294 miles
Pass 31 May 2006 47,065 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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Y118 KRX is a 2001 BMW M5 in Blue with a 4,941cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 9 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 88.9%.

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 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 Y118 KRX, 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 Y118 KRX registered?

Y118 KRX is a 2001 BMW M5, first registered on 2 May 2001.

Is Y118 KRX safe to buy?

The MOT history for Y118 KRX shows 9 tests with a 88.9% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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