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Y20 DPS

2001 BMW M5

Black Petrol 4941cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires28 Sep 2026
Tests30 (20 pass, 10 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

133,298 mi
Last recorded133,298 miles
Recorded on25 Sep 2025
Typical for 2001 BMW M593,301 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationY20 DPS
MakeBMW
ModelM5
Year2001
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine4,941cc

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MOT History

20 pass 10 fail
Pass 25 Sep 2025 133,298 miles
Pass 26 Sep 2024 132,190 miles
Pass 28 Sep 2023 131,709 miles

Fuel Pipe/s corroded ()

Offside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Pass 29 Sep 2022 130,981 miles

Nearside Fuel Pipe/s corroded ()

Offside Front Upper Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Fail 29 Sep 2022 130,978 miles

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Nearside Fuel Pipe/s corroded ()

Offside Front Upper Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Pass 16 Sep 2021 129,873 miles
Pass 16 Sep 2020 129,013 miles
Pass 21 Aug 2019 127,828 miles
Pass 5 Sep 2018 126,534 miles
Pass 6 Jul 2017 125,187 miles

front pipe mtgs fragile

front reaction bushes poor

Fail 6 Jul 2017 125,187 miles

Offside Rear Upper Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

front pipe mtgs fragile

front reaction bushes poor

Pass 20 Jun 2016 122,849 miles
Fail 20 May 2016 122,711 miles

Front brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Nearside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear Upper Suspension arm ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

fuel pipes corroded

rear diff has major oil leak

Pass 26 May 2015 117,931 miles

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

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Fail 26 May 2015 117,931 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b) DANGEROUS

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

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Pass 14 May 2014 111,779 miles

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

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

all tyres worn on inner edge

Fail 13 May 2014 111,776 miles

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside Obligatory mirror missing (8.1.1)

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

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

all tyres worn on inner edge

Pass 30 Apr 2013 104,729 miles

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

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

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

brake warning lamp on

front discs poor

Fail 29 Apr 2013 104,727 miles

Offside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

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

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

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

brake warning lamp on

front discs poor

Pass 4 May 2012 96,983 miles

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)

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Fail 3 May 2012 96,981 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

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)

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Pass 17 May 2011 90,457 miles

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

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

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

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

Suspension joint nearside upper dust cover split/missing

both rear tyre out of shape inner edges

Fail 5 May 2011 90,457 miles

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

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

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

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

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar attachment bracket/mounting fractured (2.4.G.1)

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

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

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

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

Suspension joint nearside upper dust cover split/missing

both rear tyre out of shape inner edges

Pass 8 May 2010 83,215 miles

Exhaust emits blue smoke during acceleration (7.3.A.2c)

Fail 5 May 2010 83,206 miles

Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Exhaust emits blue smoke during acceleration (7.3.A.2c)

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

Pass 6 May 2009 76,419 miles
Fail 6 May 2008 68,342 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 6 May 2008 68,342 miles
Pass 26 Apr 2007 55,726 miles
Pass 3 May 2006 42,462 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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Y20 DPS is a 2001 BMW M5 in Black with a 4,941cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 30 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

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 Y20 DPS, 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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Y20 DPS is a 2001 BMW M5, first registered on 4 May 2001.

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