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Y173 HPG

2001 BMW M5

Blue Petrol 4941cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires9 Jul 2026
Tests20 (20 pass, 0 fail)
Pass rate100%

Mileage

59,840 mi
Last recorded59,840 miles
Recorded on3 Jul 2025
Typical for 2001 BMW M593,301 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationY173 HPG
MakeBMW
ModelM5
Year2001
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine4,941cc

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MOT History

20 pass
Pass 3 Jul 2025 59,840 miles

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

Pass 10 Jul 2024 59,757 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Pass 10 Jun 2023 59,529 miles

Offside Rear Outer Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

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

Pass 13 Jun 2022 59,263 miles

Oil leak, but not excessive rear dif (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 3 Jun 2021 58,961 miles

Nearside Rear Upper Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated rear most (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Upper Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated rear most (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Pass 16 Jun 2020 58,666 miles

Offside Rear Wheel bearing slightly noisy (5.1.3 (b) (i))

Pass 11 Jun 2019 58,306 miles
Pass 14 Jun 2018 58,051 miles
Pass 31 May 2017 57,834 miles
Pass 17 Jun 2016 57,429 miles
Pass 28 May 2015 56,685 miles
Pass 11 Jun 2014 56,281 miles
Pass 18 Jun 2013 55,328 miles
Pass 21 Jun 2012 54,893 miles
Pass 13 Jun 2011 53,959 miles
Pass 21 Jun 2010 53,056 miles
Pass 18 Jun 2009 52,074 miles

Front tyres wearing on outer edges.

Pass 18 Jun 2008 51,041 miles

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

Pass 12 Jun 2007 47,054 miles
Pass 19 Jun 2006 41,159 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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Y173 HPG is a 2001 BMW M5 in Blue with a 4,941cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 100%.

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 Y173 HPG, 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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What year was Y173 HPG registered?

Y173 HPG is a 2001 BMW M5, first registered on 11 April 2001.

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