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Y284 YBH

2001 BMW M5

Blue Petrol 4941cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires16 Mar 2027
Tests19 (15 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate78.9%

Mileage

107,832 mi
Last recorded107,832 miles
Recorded on3 Mar 2026
Typical for 2001 BMW M593,301 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationY284 YBH
MakeBMW
ModelM5
Year2001
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine4,941cc

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MOT History

15 pass 4 fail
Pass 3 Mar 2026 107,832 miles
Pass 17 Mar 2025 107,740 miles
Pass 12 Nov 2021 107,365 miles
Pass 2 Aug 2017 107,122 miles
Fail 2 Aug 2017 107,122 miles

Nearside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Offside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

front inner brake pads low

Pass 17 Jun 2016 106,615 miles
Pass 16 Jun 2015 105,731 miles
Pass 18 Jun 2014 104,695 miles

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

Steering box has a slight oil leak (2.2.D.2e)

rear differential leaking oil from input seal

Pass 20 Jun 2013 101,969 miles

Oil leak from rear diff

Pass 28 Jan 2012
Fail 17 Jan 2012

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp does not illuminate (3.4.1b)

Rear fog lamp tell tale not working (1.3.1b)

M.I.L lights not working

Pass 14 Jan 2011 97,787 miles
Pass 30 Dec 2009 93,697 miles
Pass 19 Dec 2008 86,810 miles
Fail 19 Dec 2008 86,810 miles

Offside Rear Tyre fouling a part of the vehicle (4.1.D.2)

Pass 19 Dec 2007 78,364 miles

oil leak from rear diff

Fail 17 Dec 2007 78,340 miles

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar attachment bracket/mounting damaged and its strength is seriously reduced (2.4.G.1)

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar attachment bracket/mounting worn and its strength is seriously reduced (2.4.G.1)

oil leak from rear diff

Pass 20 Dec 2006 71,023 miles
Pass 30 Dec 2005 63,976 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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Y284 YBH 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 78.9%.

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 Y284 YBH, 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 Y284 YBH registered?

Y284 YBH is a 2001 BMW M5, first registered on 20 March 2001.

Is Y284 YBH safe to buy?

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