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Y361 MAH

2001 BMW M5

Blue Petrol 4941cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires12 Nov 2026
Tests21 (20 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate95.2%

Mileage

158,282 mi
Last recorded158,282 miles
Recorded on13 Nov 2025
Typical for 2001 BMW M593,301 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationY361 MAH
MakeBMW
ModelM5
Year2001
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine4,941cc

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MOT History

20 pass 1 fail
Pass 13 Nov 2025 158,282 miles
Pass 1 Aug 2024 157,220 miles
Pass 19 Jul 2023 155,829 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Rear Outer Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Both n/s and o/s outer edges (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 25 Jul 2022 154,685 miles
Fail 26 Apr 2022 154,684 miles

Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Main beam tell-tale not working (4.9.1 (a) (ii))

Rear fog lamp tell-tale not working (4.9.1 (a) (ii))

Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Indicator tell-tale inoperative (4.9.1 (a) (i))

Pass 2 Dec 2019 154,223 miles

Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Both sides rear arms (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Front brake pipe surface rusty and o/s/r

Fuel line surface rusty

Headlamp lens faded

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Rear brake pads are getting low inner

Pass 13 Dec 2018 152,968 miles
Pass 24 Oct 2017 149,175 miles
Pass 3 Nov 2016 143,893 miles
Pass 4 Nov 2015 138,330 miles

Nearside Front thrust arm bush seaping

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

Offside Front drop link boot slightly split

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

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

centre exhaust mount has colapsed

fuel line corroded

Pass 7 Nov 2014 133,089 miles
Pass 7 Nov 2013 127,427 miles
Pass 2 Nov 2012 118,795 miles

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Pass 4 Nov 2011 108,064 miles

Fuel pipe/s corroded

Pass 21 Oct 2010 95,553 miles
Pass 5 Jan 2010 92,483 miles
Pass 18 Dec 2008 87,997 miles

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

Pass 13 Dec 2007 77,533 miles
Pass 21 Dec 2006 63,985 miles
Pass 23 Oct 2006 61,234 miles

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)

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

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

Pass 3 Nov 2005 44,974 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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Y361 MAH is a 2001 BMW M5 in Blue with a 4,941cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 95.2%.

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 Y361 MAH, 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 Y361 MAH registered?

Y361 MAH is a 2001 BMW M5, first registered on 15 May 2001.

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