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Y688 SFP

2001 BMW M5

Blue Petrol 4941cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires22 Sep 2026
Tests21 (16 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate76.2%

Mileage

154,814 mi
Last recorded154,814 miles
Recorded on23 Sep 2025
Typical for 2001 BMW M593,301 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationY688 SFP
MakeBMW
ModelM5
Year2001
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine4,941cc

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MOT History

16 pass 5 fail
Pass 23 Sep 2025 154,814 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Offside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

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

Pass 19 Jul 2024 154,063 miles

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

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

Offside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Pass 27 May 2023 152,261 miles
Pass 14 Mar 2022 150,980 miles

Central Front Steering box slight play between sector shaft and the drop arm (2.1.3 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Position lamp slightly affected by the operation of another lamp (4.2.3 (c))

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Pass 22 Feb 2021 149,002 miles
Fail 15 Feb 2021 149,000 miles

Brake pipe excessively corroded o/s and n/s/r (1.1.11 (c))

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

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

Pass 18 Sep 2017 145,427 miles

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

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

Offside Rear tyre has a nail in the tread

Fail 14 Sep 2017 145,427 miles

Nearside Rear rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

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

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

Nearside Front tyre perished and is cracked in the treads

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

Offside Rear tyre has a nail in the tread

Pass 4 May 2016 142,882 miles

Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush BOTH FRONT/ REAR ARM BUSHES ARE WORN A LOT ON THE INSIDE BUSHES (2.4.G.2)

Pass 16 Apr 2015 140,506 miles

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

rear tyres worn on inside edges

Fail 10 Apr 2015 140,489 miles

Nearside Headlamp cleaning device inoperative (1.7.2)

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

Offside Headlamp cleaning device inoperative (1.7.2)

Offside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

rear brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

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

rear tyres worn on inside edges

Pass 12 Sep 2013 137,801 miles

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

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

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

prop shaft rubber split

Pass 24 Aug 2012 135,409 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

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

Pass 18 Jun 2011 130,934 miles

Front Macpherson strut has slight movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Pass 11 Jun 2010 127,462 miles

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

both rear brake discs pitted

Pass 23 Apr 2009 121,097 miles

Front Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Front Suspension arm has slight play in a track control arm inner bush (2.5.B.2b)

parking brake may require adjustment or repair prior to next service

Fail 22 Apr 2009 121,097 miles

Rear Seat belt locking mechanism does not secure or release (5.2.5a)

Front Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Front Suspension arm has slight play in a track control arm inner bush (2.5.B.2b)

parking brake may require adjustment or repair prior to next service

Pass 31 Mar 2008 111,525 miles
Fail 31 Mar 2008 111,525 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 23 Feb 2007 103,848 miles
Pass 19 Jan 2006 96,005 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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Y688 SFP 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 76.2%.

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 a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

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 Y688 SFP, 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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Y688 SFP is a 2001 BMW M5, first registered on 30 May 2001.

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