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Y814 XER

2001 BMW M5

Blue Petrol 4941cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires19 May 2027
Tests23 (21 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate91.3%

Mileage

85,074 mi
Last recorded85,074 miles
Recorded on20 May 2026
Typical for 2001 BMW M593,301 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationY814 XER
MakeBMW
ModelM5
Year2001
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine4,941cc

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MOT History

21 pass 2 fail
Pass 20 May 2026 85,074 miles

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Fail 11 May 2026 85,023 miles

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

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

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 13 May 2025 84,938 miles

Nearside Front Outer Tyre slightly damaged 2454018 (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin both (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 19 Mar 2024 84,935 miles

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 5 Apr 2023 84,802 miles
Pass 18 Mar 2022 84,686 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 15 Mar 2021 84,275 miles
Pass 16 Mar 2020 83,938 miles

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

Oil leak from the rear differential

Pass 18 Mar 2019 82,612 miles
Pass 12 Apr 2018 80,667 miles
Pass 16 Mar 2017 80,223 miles
Pass 17 Mar 2016 78,253 miles
Pass 23 Mar 2015 75,049 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 20 Mar 2014 72,107 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 14 Mar 2013 68,787 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

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

Offside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

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

Pass 15 Mar 2012 65,306 miles
Fail 15 Mar 2012 65,306 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 14 Mar 2011 61,355 miles
Pass 24 Mar 2010 57,730 miles
Pass 21 Mar 2009 53,094 miles
Pass 25 Mar 2008 50,282 miles
Pass 22 Mar 2007 46,647 miles
Pass 23 Mar 2006 43,391 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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Y814 XER is a 2001 BMW M5 in Blue with a 4,941cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 91.3%.

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 Y814 XER, 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 Y814 XER registered?

Y814 XER is a 2001 BMW M5, first registered on 13 June 2001.

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