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Y703 MVT

2001 BMW M5

Blue Petrol 4941cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires31 Oct 2026
Tests29 (20 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate69%

Mileage

220,805 mi
Last recorded220,805 miles
Recorded on14 Oct 2025
Typical for 2001 BMW M593,301 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationY703 MVT
MakeBMW
ModelM5
Year2001
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine4,941cc

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MOT History

20 pass 9 fail
Pass 14 Oct 2025 220,805 miles

Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))

Fail 14 Oct 2025 220,805 miles

Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))

Nearside Front Inner Suspension arm insecurely attached (5.3.3 (a) (i))

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))

Pass 1 Nov 2024 216,279 miles

Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))

Offside Rear Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Rear Fluid leak, but not excessive Differential (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 3 Oct 2023 214,821 miles

Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))

Nearside Rear Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

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

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

Rear Fluid leak, but not excessive Diff (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 19 Oct 2022 212,533 miles

Parking brake lever worn, but not excessively (1.1.6 (b) (i))

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

Pass 30 Oct 2021 210,845 miles

Nearside Rear Upper Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 20 Oct 2020 206,767 miles
Pass 26 Apr 2019 199,171 miles

Fuel Pipe/s corroded Fuel breather pipe corroded front to rear ()

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

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Nail in tyre ()

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

Rear Lower Both rear lower sills slightly corroded

Fail 23 Apr 2019 199,171 miles

Offside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Fuel Pipe/s corroded Fuel breather pipe corroded front to rear ()

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

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Nail in tyre ()

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

Rear Lower Both rear lower sills slightly corroded

Pass 16 Apr 2018 189,746 miles

Brake pipe slightly corroded o/s/f (3.6.B.2c)

Pass 18 Apr 2017 180,916 miles

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

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

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

Pass 11 Apr 2016 171,641 miles
Pass 9 Apr 2015 161,252 miles
Fail 7 Apr 2015 161,248 miles

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

Pass 24 Apr 2014 150,420 miles

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

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

Fail 16 Apr 2014 150,061 miles

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

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

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

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

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

Pass 16 Apr 2013 137,019 miles

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

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

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

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

Fail 16 Apr 2013 137,019 miles

Nearside Front Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Offside Front Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

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

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

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

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

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

Pass 12 Apr 2012 126,189 miles

Both front brake discs slightly corroded.

Corrosion forming N/S/F outer sill.

N/S/F and O/S/F exhaust mounting brackets corroded.

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

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

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

Oil leak

Unable to test lower outer sills due to plastic covers.

Unable to test metal brake pipes where routed above covers and heat shields.

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Fail 12 Apr 2012 126,186 miles

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

Both front brake discs slightly corroded.

Corrosion forming N/S/F outer sill.

N/S/F and O/S/F exhaust mounting brackets corroded.

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

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

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

Oil leak

Unable to test lower outer sills due to plastic covers.

Unable to test metal brake pipes where routed above covers and heat shields.

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 19 Apr 2011 114,233 miles
Fail 18 Apr 2011 114,233 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (3.4.1c)

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 15 Apr 2010 103,377 miles

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

Pass 15 Apr 2009 91,035 miles
Pass 19 Apr 2008 83,440 miles

cracking noise when braking from o/s/f also pedal dipping but not to floor

Fail 29 Feb 2008 82,146 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 21 Apr 2007 75,231 miles
Fail 21 Apr 2007 75,231 miles

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

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

Pass 3 Aug 2006 66,877 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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Y703 MVT is a 2001 BMW M5 in Blue with a 4,941cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 29 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 69%.

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 Y703 MVT, 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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Y703 MVT is a 2001 BMW M5, first registered on 30 March 2001.

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