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Y193 BPH

2001 BMW M5

Black Petrol 4941cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires8 Jan 2027
Tests22 (18 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate81.8%

Mileage

82,719 mi
Last recorded82,719 miles
Recorded on9 Jan 2026
Typical for 2001 BMW M593,301 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationY193 BPH
MakeBMW
ModelM5
Year2001
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine4,941cc

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MOT History

18 pass 4 fail
Pass 9 Jan 2026 82,719 miles
Pass 17 Dec 2024 81,188 miles
Pass 22 Nov 2023 81,017 miles
Fail 28 Apr 2023 81,017 miles

Emissions unable to be completed Engine temp to high (8.2.1.2 (d))

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

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

Pass 13 Sep 2021 80,917 miles
Fail 9 Sep 2021 80,893 miles

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))

Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Nearside Rear Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 3 Aug 2020 80,856 miles
Pass 27 Dec 2018 77,535 miles
Pass 17 Oct 2017 74,823 miles
Fail 16 Oct 2017 74,823 miles

Nearside Rear Inner Anti-roll bar attachment bracket/mounting insecure missing/broken (2.4.G.1)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 1 Jun 2016 67,991 miles
Pass 4 Apr 2015 62,561 miles
Pass 2 Apr 2014 52,465 miles
Pass 9 Apr 2013 47,083 miles
Pass 3 Apr 2012 39,700 miles

both front tyres worn on edges!

n/s/r tyre worn on inner edge!

Pass 25 Mar 2011 31,332 miles
Pass 23 Mar 2010 30,254 miles
Pass 20 Mar 2009 28,400 miles
Pass 14 Mar 2008 26,940 miles
Pass 21 Mar 2007 25,472 miles
Pass 28 Mar 2006 23,580 miles
Fail 21 Mar 2006 23,541 miles

Offside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar attachment bracket/mounting cracked (2.4.G.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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Y193 BPH is a 2001 BMW M5 in Black with a 4,941cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 81.8%.

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 Y193 BPH, 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 Y193 BPH registered?

Y193 BPH is a 2001 BMW M5, first registered on 24 April 2001.

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