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Y69 OBY

2001 BMW M5

Blue Petrol 4941cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires23 Nov 2026
Tests26 (19 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate73.1%

Mileage

92,313 mi
Last recorded92,313 miles
Recorded on24 Nov 2025
Typical for 2001 BMW M593,301 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationY69 OBY
MakeBMW
ModelM5
Year2001
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine4,941cc

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MOT History

19 pass 7 fail
Pass 24 Nov 2025 92,313 miles

Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Side repeater slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Fail 13 Nov 2025 92,313 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

Offside Front Side repeater slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 7 Nov 2024 88,955 miles

Offside Rear Parking brake low on performance

Pass 15 Nov 2023 86,712 miles
Pass 9 Nov 2022 85,133 miles
Pass 3 Nov 2021 83,991 miles
Pass 13 Nov 2020 82,542 miles
Pass 8 Nov 2019 80,785 miles

Front Coil spring corroded In places slightly corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Cracking and perishing on outer edges (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 17 Nov 2018 78,572 miles

Rear sills under plastic panels are showing signs of corrosion

Pass 28 Oct 2017 75,657 miles

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

Pass 17 Nov 2016 72,098 miles

Interior mirror slightly damaged.

Fail 16 Nov 2016 72,098 miles

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

Nearside Rear Upper Suspension arm ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Upper Suspension arm ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Interior mirror slightly damaged.

Pass 23 Nov 2015 69,752 miles

Front front brake discs badly corroded

Fuel pipe slightly damaged corrosion on fuel pipes (7.2.2)

Fail 13 Nov 2015 69,749 miles

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

Centre Rear Braking system leaking (3.6.A.1) DANGEROUS

Nearside Brake pipe excessively corroded pipes from front to back of vehicle (3.6.B.2c) DANGEROUS

Front front brake discs badly corroded

Fuel pipe slightly damaged corrosion on fuel pipes (7.2.2)

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

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 14 Aug 2014 67,533 miles

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

Pass 20 Jul 2013 66,195 miles

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

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

Pass 7 Aug 2012 64,944 miles
Fail 6 Aug 2012 64,944 miles

Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

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

Pass 6 Jul 2011 62,141 miles
Fail 28 Jun 2011 62,141 miles

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

Offside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

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

Nail in nearside front tyre

Pass 30 Jun 2010 59,824 miles
Fail 29 Jun 2010 59,824 miles

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar attachment bracket/mounting insecure (2.4.G.1)

Pass 8 Jun 2009 55,251 miles
Pass 23 May 2007 44,694 miles
Pass 7 Jun 2006 37,080 miles
Fail 6 Jun 2006 37,075 miles

Nearside Rear Brake hose excessively damaged (3.6.B.4d)

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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Y69 OBY is a 2001 BMW M5 in Blue with a 4,941cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 26 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.1%.

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 Y69 OBY, 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 Y69 OBY registered?

Y69 OBY is a 2001 BMW M5, first registered on 27 June 2001.

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