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Y769 UHR

2001 BMW M5

Black Petrol 4941cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires6 Aug 2026
Tests23 (16 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate69.6%

Mileage

87,013 mi
Last recorded87,013 miles
Recorded on7 Aug 2025
Typical for 2001 BMW M593,301 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationY769 UHR
MakeBMW
ModelM5
Year2001
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine4,941cc

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MOT History

16 pass 7 fail
Pass 7 Aug 2025 87,013 miles

Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened O/S N/S front and rear (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Engine covers and under-trays fitted obscuring some testable items

Pass 22 May 2023 87,001 miles

Service brake requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair (1.2.1 (c))

Pass 5 Mar 2019 85,827 miles

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

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

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

Nearside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Offside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

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

general underside corrosion

Pass 7 Mar 2018 84,215 miles

Nearside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

Nearside Rear Vehicle structure has slight corrosion sill (6.1.B.2)

Offside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

Offside Rear Vehicle structure has slight corrosion sill (6.1.B.2)

Pass 2 Mar 2017 82,445 miles

Nearside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

Offside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

Offside Rear Vehicle structure has slight corrosion sill (6.1.B.2)

Pass 10 Mar 2016 80,450 miles

Rear Both tyres worn slightly out of shape.

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

Pass 20 Mar 2015 78,805 miles

Both rear tyres worn slightly out of shape.

Fuel pipe/s corroded

Pass 1 Mar 2014 76,517 miles
Fail 26 Feb 2014 76,516 miles

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

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

Pass 25 Jan 2013 73,275 miles

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

Fail 23 Jan 2013 73,271 miles

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

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

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

Near side front outer side wall perished.

Pass 18 Feb 2012 71,006 miles

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

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

Fail 16 Feb 2012 71,005 miles

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

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

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

Pass 10 Feb 2011 67,550 miles

Fuel pipe/s corroded

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

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

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

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

brake pad wear indicator wirirng not secure on near side front

Fail 10 Feb 2011 67,548 miles

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

Nearside Rear rear brake grabbing severely (3.7.A.5b)

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

Offside Rear rear brake grabbing severely (3.7.A.5b)

Fuel pipe/s corroded

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

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

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

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

brake pad wear indicator wirirng not secure on near side front

Pass 18 Feb 2010 63,772 miles

Fuel pipe/s corroded

Pass 12 Feb 2009 60,672 miles

Offside Front front brake juddering slightly (3.7.A.2b)

Fail 10 Feb 2009 60,669 miles

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

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

Offside Front front brake juddering slightly (3.7.A.2b)

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

Pass 14 Feb 2008 56,332 miles
Pass 13 Feb 2007 52,770 miles
Fail 12 Feb 2007 52,770 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b) DANGEROUS

Pass 15 Feb 2006

front brake discs starting to corrode

Fail 9 Feb 2006 48,650 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content at idle excessive (7.3.D.4)

Offside Rear Torsion bar attachment bracket fractured (2.4.E.4b)

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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Y769 UHR is a 2001 BMW M5 in Black with a 4,941cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 69.6%.

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 Y769 UHR, 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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Y769 UHR is a 2001 BMW M5, first registered on 1 March 2001.

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