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Y302 UAN

2001 BMW M5

Blue Petrol 4941cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires2 Sep 2026
Tests18 (17 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate94.4%

Mileage

123,332 mi
Last recorded123,332 miles
Recorded on26 Aug 2025
Typical for 2001 BMW M593,301 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationY302 UAN
MakeBMW
ModelM5
Year2001
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine4,941cc

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MOT History

17 pass 1 fail
Pass 26 Aug 2025 123,332 miles
Pass 3 Sep 2024 128,235 miles
Pass 31 Aug 2023 123,261 miles
Pass 6 Sep 2021 123,241 miles
Pass 7 Sep 2020 123,196 miles

Fuel Pipe/s corroded ()

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 27 Aug 2019 122,926 miles
Pass 17 Sep 2018 122,717 miles
Fail 7 Sep 2018 122,713 miles

Nearside Rear Inner Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced sill jacking point area (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Pass 5 Sep 2015 117,798 miles

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

nearside rear sill starting to corrode

Pass 23 Aug 2014 114,192 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Drag link end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Pass 7 Sep 2013 107,724 miles

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

o/s/f inner track rod has slight play in a ball joint

Pass 7 Jul 2012 100,300 miles
Pass 18 Jul 2011 92,973 miles

Both front too rear brake pipes too both rear hoses are rusty.

Play in n/s/r antiroll bar link.

Slight play in n/s track rod end.

n/s/f brake hose is damaged.

Pass 29 Jun 2010 83,489 miles

metal fuel pipe corroded

nearside front tyre worn on outer edge

rear brake discs corroded and worn

sill covers and undertrays fitted

slight oil leak from rear diff

windscreen chipped

wiper blades poor

Pass 19 Jun 2009 76,603 miles

both rear tyres worn heavily on inner edge and low

child seat fitted to n/s/r seat

metal fuel pipe corroded

o/s/r tyre has a nail in it

oil leaks

sill covers and undertrays fitted

slight damage to n/s/r tyre outer sidewall

slight oil leak from rear diff

windscreen chipped

wiper blades poor

Pass 1 Jul 2008 65,804 miles
Pass 11 Jan 2007 48,986 miles

wind screen chipped

both front tyres 3.5mm, perriahed and worn on edges < advise replacement >

movement in steering system

sill trims fitted

tested when wet

under trays fitted

Pass 6 Jan 2006 38,524 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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Y302 UAN is a 2001 BMW M5 in Blue with a 4,941cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 94.4%.

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 Y302 UAN, 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 Y302 UAN registered?

Y302 UAN is a 2001 BMW M5, first registered on 1 March 2001.

Is Y302 UAN safe to buy?

The MOT history for Y302 UAN shows 18 tests with a 94.4% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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