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Y197 ONP

2001 BMW M5

Black Petrol 4941cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires6 Apr 2026
Tests16 (13 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate81.3%

Mileage

112,921 mi
Last recorded112,921 miles
Recorded on7 Apr 2025
Typical for 2001 BMW M593,301 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationY197 ONP
MakeBMW
ModelM5
Year2001
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine4,941cc

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MOT History

13 pass 3 fail
Pass 7 Apr 2025 112,921 miles

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

Pass 8 Jul 2020 112,338 miles

crack in lower edge of front screen

Pass 2 Oct 2017 108,634 miles

Front Brake pipe slightly corroded n/s and o/s to hoses (3.6.B.2c)

crack in lower edge of front screen

Pass 13 Nov 2015 104,972 miles

Front Brake pipe slightly corroded n/s and o/s (3.6.B.2c)

crack in lower edge of front screen

Fail 4 Nov 2015 104,960 miles

Nearside Rear Lower Suspension arm has excessive play in a pin/bush outer bush of (2.4.G.2)

Front Brake pipe slightly corroded n/s and o/s (3.6.B.2c)

crack in lower edge of front screen

Pass 19 Sep 2014 100,555 miles

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

Rear Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

crack in front screen but not affecting the drivers view of the road

Fail 27 Aug 2013 92,716 miles

Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Rear Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Pass 27 Aug 2013 92,716 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Rear Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Pass 13 Aug 2012 88,844 miles
Pass 21 Sep 2011 87,897 miles
Pass 27 Jul 2010 82,729 miles
Pass 23 Jun 2009 78,075 miles
Fail 16 Jun 2009 78,075 miles

Nearside front brake juddering severely (3.7.A.2b)

Offside front brake juddering severely (3.7.A.2b)

Pass 6 Aug 2008 74,251 miles
Pass 10 May 2007 65,589 miles
Pass 5 May 2006 61,298 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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Y197 ONP is a 2001 BMW M5 in Black with a 4,941cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 81.3%.

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 Y197 ONP, 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 Y197 ONP registered?

Y197 ONP is a 2001 BMW M5, first registered on 19 March 2001.

Is Y197 ONP safe to buy?

The MOT history for Y197 ONP shows 16 tests with a 81.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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