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Y715 ULB

2001 BMW M5

Silver Petrol 4941cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires3 Apr 2027
Tests20 (18 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate90%

Mileage

149,360 mi
Last recorded149,360 miles
Recorded on4 Apr 2026
Typical for 2001 BMW M593,301 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationY715 ULB
MakeBMW
ModelM5
Year2001
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine4,941cc

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MOT History

18 pass 2 fail
Pass 4 Apr 2026 149,360 miles

Front Wheel bearing has slight play Both (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front slight rust at jacking point

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

Pass 18 Nov 2024 146,534 miles

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

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

Offside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Vehicle Undertrays fitted

Pass 6 Nov 2023 141,601 miles

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

Offside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive outer sill (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Pass 7 Nov 2022 137,971 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2.7mm 275/35R18 XL (5.2.3 (e))

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

Fail 3 Nov 2022 137,971 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt Rear arm ball joint cover (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

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

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed 245/40R18 XL (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed 245/40R18 XL (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2.7mm 275/35R18 XL (5.2.3 (e))

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

Pass 18 Oct 2021 134,838 miles
Pass 11 Sep 2020 131,982 miles
Pass 13 Sep 2019 131,386 miles
Pass 11 Aug 2018 127,795 miles
Pass 5 Sep 2017 125,081 miles
Pass 22 Feb 2016 120,387 miles

engine covers and under trays fitted

Fail 17 Feb 2016 120,302 miles

Brake fluid warning lamp illuminated light is on unable to check level reservoir under panelling (3.6.G.2)

Nearside Brake pipe excessively corroded front to rear (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Brake pipe excessively corroded front to rear (3.6.B.2c)

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

Front Inner Brake pad(s) wearing thin ???? (3.5.1g)

HID front level sensor is secure with a cable tie.Dipstick level section is broken/cracked.Oil leak from rear diff.

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

Side repeater slightly discoloured both (1.4.A.2f)

Rear tyres are the wrong size (width)????

Pass 2 Sep 2014 109,708 miles
Pass 16 Jan 2013 107,606 miles

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

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

Pass 16 Sep 2011 102,018 miles

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

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

Pass 22 Sep 2010 91,894 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 22 Sep 2009 82,641 miles

Oil leak

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Pass 27 Sep 2008 71,892 miles
Pass 19 Mar 2007 54,189 miles
Pass 16 Feb 2006 41,336 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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Y715 ULB is a 2001 BMW M5 in Silver with a 4,941cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 90%.

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 Y715 ULB, 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 Y715 ULB registered?

Y715 ULB is a 2001 BMW M5, first registered on 4 April 2001.

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