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Y531 JAE

2001 BMW M5

Blue Petrol 4941cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires2 Jul 2027
Tests23 (21 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate91.3%

Mileage

58,234 mi
Last recorded58,234 miles
Recorded on3 Jul 2026
Typical for 2001 BMW M593,301 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationY531 JAE
MakeBMW
ModelM5
Year2001
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine4,941cc

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MOT History

21 pass 2 fail
Pass 3 Jul 2026 58,234 miles
Pass 18 Jun 2025 57,756 miles
Pass 4 Apr 2025 57,555 miles
Pass 22 Mar 2024 56,800 miles
Pass 27 Mar 2023 53,140 miles
Pass 10 Mar 2022 52,634 miles
Pass 12 Jan 2021 51,290 miles
Pass 19 Jun 2019 51,079 miles

Nearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Fail 18 Jun 2019 51,056 miles

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 22 May 2018 51,023 miles

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 22 May 2017 50,963 miles
Fail 18 May 2017 50,962 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low adjuste not working correctly, will not raise beam (1.8)

Pass 4 Jun 2016 50,598 miles

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

o/s/f ride height sensor mounting bracket corroded

Pass 13 Jun 2015 50,325 miles

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Pass 14 Jun 2014 49,677 miles

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

Pass 8 Jun 2013 49,086 miles

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

Pass 22 May 2012 48,250 miles

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

Pass 4 Jun 2011 47,440 miles
Pass 11 May 2010 46,170 miles
Pass 23 May 2009 43,700 miles

Offside Rear Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) has slight seepage (2.3.3b)

Pass 7 May 2008 41,732 miles

Nearside Rear 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 31 May 2007 39,031 miles
Pass 31 May 2006 31,427 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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Y531 JAE is a 2001 BMW M5 in Blue with a 4,941cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 91.3%.

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 Y531 JAE, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was Y531 JAE registered?

Y531 JAE is a 2001 BMW M5, first registered on 24 May 2001.

Is Y531 JAE safe to buy?

The MOT history for Y531 JAE shows 23 tests with a 91.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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