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Y378 ABA

2001 BMW M5

Silver Petrol 4941cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires7 Apr 2027
Tests24 (19 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate79.2%

Mileage

101,966 mi
Last recorded101,966 miles
Recorded on8 Apr 2026
Typical for 2001 BMW M593,301 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationY378 ABA
MakeBMW
ModelM5
Year2001
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine4,941cc

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MOT History

19 pass 5 fail
Pass 8 Apr 2026 101,966 miles
Pass 25 May 2024 101,849 miles
Pass 24 May 2023 101,587 miles
Pass 15 Apr 2022 101,521 miles
Pass 30 Nov 2020 101,232 miles

Central Front Exhaust mounting defective exhaust clamps corroded but exhaust is secure (6.1.2 (a))

Central Front Oil leak, but not excessive gearbox misting of oil (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Central Rear Oil leak, but not excessive differential oil misting (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Fail 30 Nov 2020 101,232 miles

Central Front Exhaust mounting defective exhaust clamps corroded but exhaust is secure (6.1.2 (a))

Central Front Oil leak, but not excessive gearbox misting of oil (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Central Rear Oil leak, but not excessive differential oil misting (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Pass 29 May 2019 100,471 miles

Exhaust mounting defective front brackets corroded (6.1.2 (a))

fuel pipes slightly rusty

Pass 13 Apr 2018 95,203 miles
Pass 16 Mar 2017 90,345 miles

Offside Rear Upper Suspension arm ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Fail 16 Mar 2017 90,345 miles

Nearside Front Valve stem seriously damaged (4.1.D.1e)

Offside Front Valve stem seriously damaged (4.1.D.1e)

Offside Rear Upper Suspension arm ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Pass 7 Apr 2016 90,045 miles

Fuel pipes corroded

Nearside Front Valve stem slightly damaged (4.1.D.1e)

Nearside Rear Valve stem slightly damaged (4.1.D.1e)

Offside Body has slight corrosion sill around jacking points. (6.1.B.2)

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

Offside Front Valve stem slightly damaged (4.1.D.1e)

Offside Rear Valve stem slightly damaged (4.1.D.1e)

Pass 23 Mar 2015 88,397 miles
Pass 16 Apr 2014 86,406 miles
Pass 11 Apr 2013 83,256 miles

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

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

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Pass 26 Apr 2012 81,092 miles

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

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

rear diff has an oil leak

Pass 19 May 2011 77,904 miles

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

Fail 10 May 2011 77,901 miles

Nearside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

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

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

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

Pass 22 Apr 2010 72,404 miles
Pass 23 Mar 2009 70,346 miles
Fail 17 Mar 2009 70,346 miles

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

Slight play on nearside rear anti-roll bar outer link balljoint

Pass 8 Mar 2008 60,846 miles
Pass 22 Feb 2007 46,784 miles
Pass 10 May 2006 42,939 miles
Fail 10 May 2006 42,939 miles

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

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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Y378 ABA is a 2001 BMW M5 in Silver with a 4,941cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 24 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 79.2%.

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 Y378 ABA, 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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Y378 ABA is a 2001 BMW M5, first registered on 17 April 2001.

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