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Y223 NBL

2001 BMW M5

Blue Petrol 4941cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires1 Aug 2025
Tests26 (18 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate69.2%

Mileage

145,155 mi
Last recorded145,155 miles
Recorded on25 Sep 2025
Typical for 2001 BMW M593,301 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationY223 NBL
MakeBMW
ModelM5
Year2001
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine4,941cc

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MOT History

18 pass 8 fail
Fail 25 Sep 2025 145,155 miles

Nearside Rear Integral body structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced jacking point/ inner and outer sills (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Front Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Offside Rear Integral body structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced jacking point/ inner and outer sill (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Front Headlamp lens slightly defective both front headlamps misting (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced underside of vehicle showing signs of corrosion (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Pass 2 Aug 2024 144,748 miles

Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced both rear jacking points showing signs of corrosion (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Fail 26 Jul 2024 144,748 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (1.6 (b))

Nearside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced both rear jacking points showing signs of corrosion (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Pass 17 Nov 2022 143,341 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material various pipes corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Pass 18 Nov 2021 142,244 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material various pipes greased (1.1.11 (c))

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both inner edges (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Pass 20 Nov 2020 140,773 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material various pipes corroded or greased (1.1.11 (c))

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Rear Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced both inner sills at rear showing signs of corrosion (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Fail 20 Nov 2020 140,773 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material various pipes corroded or greased (1.1.11 (c))

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Nearside Side repeater incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Side repeater incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Rear Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced both inner sills at rear showing signs of corrosion (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Pass 21 Nov 2019 138,456 miles
Fail 24 Sep 2019 138,374 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low and too far to the right. (4.1.2 (a))

Nearside Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength Body sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Headlamp aim too low and too far to the right. (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength Body sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Side repeater incorrect colour Both side repeaters show white light (4.4.3 (a))

Pass 25 Sep 2018 133,896 miles

Both rear tyres wearing close to limit

O/S front metal brake pipe shows some corrosion

Slight play in n/s track rod inner ball joint

Pass 7 Mar 2017 126,737 miles
Pass 17 Feb 2016 123,227 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

engine covers and sill trims fitted

fuel pipes corroded

Pass 18 Feb 2015 120,044 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Fuel pipe/s corroded

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

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

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

Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

nearside front tyre wearing on outer edges

offside front tyre wearing on outer edges

sill covers fitted

Pass 5 Mar 2014 117,163 miles

Fuel pipe/s corroded

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

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

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

Oil leak

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 15 Feb 2013 114,104 miles

Fuel pipe/s corroded

Nearside Front Side repeater slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

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

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

Offside Front Side repeater slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

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

Oil leak

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Fail 15 Feb 2013 114,104 miles

Fuel pipe/s corroded

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Nearside Front Side repeater slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

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

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

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Front Side repeater slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

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

Oil leak

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 29 Feb 2012 111,419 miles

Fuel pipe/s corroded

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

exhaust mouting bracket broken

Pass 11 Mar 2011 108,130 miles
Pass 12 Apr 2010 104,961 miles
Pass 18 Apr 2009 93,209 miles
Pass 16 Apr 2008 83,852 miles
Fail 15 Apr 2008 83,852 miles

Nearside Front Mechanical brake component has restricted free movement (3.5.1k)

Fail 2 Apr 2008 83,478 miles

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

advise handbrake adjustment

Pass 21 Apr 2007 73,471 miles
Pass 24 Apr 2006 64,005 miles
Fail 12 Apr 2006 64,005 miles

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

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Nearside Headlamp aim too low when the centre of the headlamp is below 850mm from the ground (1.6.B2)

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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Y223 NBL is a 2001 BMW M5 in Blue with a 4,941cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 26 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 69.2%.

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 Y223 NBL, 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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Y223 NBL is a 2001 BMW M5, first registered on 3 April 2001.

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