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Y319 YBH

2001 BMW M5

Blue Petrol 4941cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires27 Jan 2027
Tests24 (20 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate83.3%

Mileage

114,374 mi
Last recorded114,374 miles
Recorded on28 Jan 2026
Typical for 2001 BMW M593,301 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationY319 YBH
MakeBMW
ModelM5
Year2001
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine4,941cc

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MOT History

20 pass 4 fail
Pass 28 Jan 2026 114,374 miles
Pass 25 Jan 2025 114,069 miles
Pass 16 Dec 2023 113,775 miles
Pass 10 Dec 2022 113,432 miles
Pass 19 Nov 2021 113,258 miles
Pass 7 Oct 2020 112,924 miles
Pass 5 Apr 2019 111,420 miles
Pass 7 Apr 2018 110,475 miles
Pass 1 Apr 2017 109,843 miles
Pass 23 Jul 2015 107,352 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Pass 25 Jul 2014 99,854 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Fail 25 Jul 2014 99,854 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Pass 24 Jul 2013 95,020 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Pass 13 Jul 2012 88,733 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

n/s/r tyre damaged

Fail 12 Jul 2012 88,726 miles

Nearside Front Lower Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front Upper Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.C.1b)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

n/s/r tyre damaged

Pass 5 Jul 2011 83,557 miles

All tyre tread depths are getting low, and the front tyres have uneven wear on their shoulders.

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

front axle set brake pads are worn down to approx 4mm

nearside front anti rollbar linkage balljoint dust covers are split

Pass 28 Jul 2010 79,111 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Pass 22 Jul 2009 71,240 miles
Pass 10 Oct 2008 66,303 miles

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

front tyres worn on edges

Fail 10 Oct 2008 66,303 miles

Nearside Front brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Front brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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

front tyres worn on edges

Pass 1 Oct 2007 60,073 miles
Pass 20 Oct 2006 56,108 miles
Pass 20 Sep 2005 46,316 miles

Advise imbalance on parking brake

Fail 20 Sep 2005 46,316 miles

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Centre Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Nearside Front Suspension arm synthetic mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Suspension arm synthetic mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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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Y319 YBH is a 2001 BMW M5 in Blue with a 4,941cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 24 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 83.3%.

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 Y319 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 Y319 YBH registered?

Y319 YBH is a 2001 BMW M5, first registered on 1 March 2001.

Is Y319 YBH safe to buy?

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