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Y82 TJB

2001 BMW M5

Grey Petrol 4941cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires21 Feb 2026
Tests18 (12 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

212,009 mi
Last recorded212,009 miles
Recorded on22 Feb 2025
Typical for 2001 BMW M593,301 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationY82 TJB
MakeBMW
ModelM5
Year2001
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine4,941cc

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MOT History

12 pass 6 fail
Pass 22 Feb 2025 212,009 miles
Pass 7 Oct 2023 210,311 miles
Fail 7 Sep 2023
Fail 21 Aug 2023

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Nearside Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Offside Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 23 Oct 2021 208,347 miles
Pass 31 Aug 2019 197,807 miles
Fail 14 Dec 2018 197,527 miles
Pass 2 Apr 2014 157,973 miles
Pass 20 Dec 2012 157,969 miles
Fail 18 Dec 2012 157,969 miles

Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

Exhaust emissions hydrocarbon content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

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

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

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

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

Pass 23 Mar 2011 156,879 miles

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

Offside Front 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 29 Mar 2010 153,338 miles

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

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

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

dampness around differential

eml light on

offside front tyre wearing on edges

offside rear tyre low on tread

undertrays fitted

warning triangle on dash

Fail 23 Mar 2010 153,281 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

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

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

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

dampness around differential

eml light on

offside front tyre wearing on edges

offside rear tyre low on tread

undertrays fitted

warning triangle on dash

Pass 24 Mar 2009 149,088 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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

front and rear brake discs are getting worn

stonechips to windscreen

undertrays fitted

warning triangle on dash

Fail 16 Mar 2009 148,937 miles

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

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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

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

front and rear brake discs are getting worn

stonechips to windscreen

undertrays fitted

warning triangle on dash

Pass 29 Mar 2008 128,333 miles
Pass 17 Mar 2007 111,721 miles
Pass 7 Apr 2006 88,949 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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Y82 TJB is a 2001 BMW M5 in Grey with a 4,941cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 Y82 TJB, 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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Y82 TJB is a 2001 BMW M5, first registered on 1 May 2001.

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