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Y596 BLB

2001 BMW M5

Blue Petrol 4941cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires3 Aug 2027
Tests22 (18 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate81.8%

Mileage

95,993 mi
Last recorded95,993 miles
Recorded on4 Aug 2026
Typical for 2001 BMW M593,301 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationY596 BLB
MakeBMW
ModelM5
Year2001
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine4,941cc

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MOT History

18 pass 4 fail
Pass 4 Aug 2026 95,993 miles
Pass 16 Nov 2024 94,918 miles
Pass 17 Nov 2023 92,579 miles
Pass 8 Nov 2022 91,570 miles
Pass 20 Nov 2021 89,969 miles
Pass 22 Oct 2020 87,493 miles

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

Pass 7 Jun 2017 87,458 miles
Pass 2 Oct 2015 83,736 miles

Offside front tyre wearing low from inner edge

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Fail 23 Sep 2015 83,736 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low reflector insecure (1.8)

Nearside Headlamp insecure (1.7.3)

Nearside Rear Upper Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint rear arm outer balljoint (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Wheel bolt(s) missing (4.2.A.1e)

Offside front tyre wearing low from inner edge

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Pass 1 May 2014 82,672 miles

Nearside rear tye has a cut on treads but not deep to cords

Offside front tyre wearing low from inner edge

Pass 2 Sep 2013 78,507 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Fail 2 Sep 2013 78,507 miles

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 26 Apr 2013 75,730 miles
Pass 30 Mar 2012 68,748 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 12 Apr 2011 61,326 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Fail 11 Apr 2011 61,326 miles

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

Nearside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

FRONT:DUNLOP SP SPORT 8080 E 245/40/ZR18

Front brake discs excessively corroded

Nearside front tyre slightly wearing from inner edge

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

REAR:DUNLOP SP SPORT 8080 E 275/35/ZR18

Rear brake discs corroded

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Pass 4 May 2010 53,264 miles

Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

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

Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Pass 20 May 2009 46,979 miles

Front brake disc slightly scored (3.5.1h)

Rear brake disc slightly scored (3.5.1h)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Pass 27 Mar 2008 41,736 miles
Pass 13 Mar 2007 34,373 miles
Fail 13 Mar 2007 34,373 miles

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

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

Pass 6 Mar 2006 33,086 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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Y596 BLB is a 2001 BMW M5 in Blue with a 4,941cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 81.8%.

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 Y596 BLB, 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 Y596 BLB registered?

Y596 BLB is a 2001 BMW M5, first registered on 13 June 2001.

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