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Y253 BFS

2001 BMW M5

Black Petrol 4941cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires7 Apr 2027
Tests19 (17 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate89.5%

Mileage

89,956 mi
Last recorded89,956 miles
Recorded on1 Apr 2026
Typical for 2001 BMW M593,301 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationY253 BFS
MakeBMW
ModelM5
Year2001
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine4,941cc

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MOT History

17 pass 2 fail
Pass 1 Apr 2026 89,956 miles

Fuel Pipe/s corroded on underside front to rear pipe ()

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

Pass 8 Apr 2025 81,886 miles
Pass 10 Nov 2023 77,824 miles
Pass 22 Nov 2022 75,711 miles

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

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Rear differential has a leak

Pass 2 Mar 2020 75,648 miles

Offside Front brake caliper spring missing

engine management light on

rear diff leaking

Pass 1 Feb 2019 75,581 miles
Pass 7 Feb 2018 75,282 miles
Pass 15 Feb 2017 74,929 miles

oil leak from differential

Pass 19 Jan 2016 74,335 miles
Pass 26 Jan 2015 73,436 miles
Pass 29 Jan 2014 72,285 miles
Pass 24 Feb 2012 66,981 miles
Fail 24 Feb 2012 66,981 miles

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 11 Nov 2010 63,584 miles
Pass 30 Oct 2009 58,610 miles
Pass 15 Sep 2008 54,039 miles

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

Pass 26 Jul 2007 51,155 miles

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

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

nearside front tyre approching the legal limit in places

Fail 24 Jul 2007 51,147 miles

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage fractured (2.4.G.1)

Front registration plate insecure (6.3.1b)

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.C.1b)

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

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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

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

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

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

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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

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

Pass 18 Jul 2006 40,607 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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Y253 BFS is a 2001 BMW M5 in Black 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 Y253 BFS, 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 Y253 BFS registered?

Y253 BFS is a 2001 BMW M5, first registered on 13 March 2001.

Is Y253 BFS safe to buy?

The MOT history for Y253 BFS 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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