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Y251 HDN

2001 BMW M5

Blue Petrol 4941cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires9 Oct 2026
Tests19 (17 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate89.5%

Mileage

107,713 mi
Last recorded107,713 miles
Recorded on8 Oct 2025
Typical for 2001 BMW M593,301 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationY251 HDN
MakeBMW
ModelM5
Year2001
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine4,941cc

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MOT History

17 pass 2 fail
Pass 8 Oct 2025 107,713 miles
Pass 10 Oct 2024 106,579 miles
Fail 22 Sep 2024 106,475 miles
Pass 7 Jun 2023 105,401 miles
Pass 5 Jul 2022 103,571 miles
Pass 2 May 2021 100,975 miles
Pass 1 Mar 2019 98,294 miles
Pass 5 Mar 2018 97,451 miles
Pass 8 Feb 2017 96,672 miles
Pass 8 Feb 2016 94,678 miles
Fail 4 Feb 2016 94,676 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 9 Aug 2014 90,150 miles
Pass 3 Aug 2013 88,038 miles
Pass 30 Jul 2012 85,627 miles

slight wear to both front tyres on outer edges

Pass 2 Mar 2011 80,656 miles
Pass 1 Feb 2010 78,634 miles
Pass 22 Jul 2008 74,806 miles

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

rear diff seal leaking

Pass 14 Apr 2007 66,482 miles
Pass 27 Feb 2006 58,529 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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Y251 HDN is a 2001 BMW M5 in Blue with a 4,941cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 89.5%.

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 Y251 HDN, 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

How do I check the history of Y251 HDN?

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What year was Y251 HDN registered?

Y251 HDN is a 2001 BMW M5, first registered on 1 March 2001.

Is Y251 HDN safe to buy?

The MOT history for Y251 HDN shows 19 tests with a 89.5% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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