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Y246 LHT

2001 BMW M5

Blue Petrol 4941cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires30 Jun 2027
Tests22 (19 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate86.4%

Mileage

139,846 mi
Last recorded139,846 miles
Recorded on22 Jun 2026
Typical for 2001 BMW M593,301 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationY246 LHT
MakeBMW
ModelM5
Year2001
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine4,941cc

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MOT History

19 pass 3 fail
Pass 22 Jun 2026 139,846 miles

Front Outer Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material both sides (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 1 Jul 2025 135,363 miles
Pass 24 May 2024 134,769 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Fail 24 May 2024 134,769 miles

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

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 19 Jan 2023 130,634 miles
Pass 8 Feb 2022 129,650 miles
Fail 8 Feb 2022 129,650 miles

Offside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Pass 29 Jul 2020 129,314 miles

Brake pipe clips or supports missing, pipe adequately supported front to rear (1.1.11 (d) (i))

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material front to rear (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

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

advise center stop light not working

Pass 20 Apr 2019 126,315 miles
Pass 9 Apr 2018 124,184 miles
Fail 4 Apr 2018 124,184 miles

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

Pass 3 Apr 2017 120,964 miles
Pass 7 Apr 2016 117,218 miles

front to rear metal brake pipes corroded slightly

Pass 2 Mar 2015 113,543 miles
Pass 21 Feb 2014 109,613 miles
Pass 12 Mar 2013 104,984 miles
Pass 7 Mar 2012 99,515 miles
Pass 21 Feb 2011 93,311 miles

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

Pass 18 Mar 2010 86,086 miles

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

Pass 16 Mar 2009 82,347 miles

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

handbrake a little tight

Pass 17 Mar 2008 78,775 miles

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

Pass 5 Apr 2006 62,008 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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Y246 LHT is a 2001 BMW M5 in Blue with a 4,941cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 86.4%.

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 Y246 LHT, 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 Y246 LHT registered?

Y246 LHT is a 2001 BMW M5, first registered on 25 May 2001.

Is Y246 LHT safe to buy?

The MOT history for Y246 LHT shows 22 tests with a 86.4% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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