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Y845 BRD

2001 BMW M5

Blue Petrol 4941cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires12 Jan 2027
Tests27 (21 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate77.8%

Mileage

78,856 mi
Last recorded78,856 miles
Recorded on15 Dec 2025
Typical for 2001 BMW M593,301 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationY845 BRD
MakeBMW
ModelM5
Year2001
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine4,941cc

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MOT History

21 pass 6 fail
Pass 15 Dec 2025 78,856 miles

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

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

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

Pass 16 Dec 2024 77,566 miles

Nearside Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

Pass 18 Dec 2023 76,294 miles

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

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

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

Offside Rear Upper Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 2 Jan 2023 75,136 miles

Offside Front Inner Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Pass 13 Jan 2022 73,766 miles

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

Fail 9 Dec 2021 73,677 miles

Central Rear Oil leaking excessively from transmission diff (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 14 Dec 2020 72,181 miles

Oil leak, but not excessive rear diff (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Fail 12 Dec 2020 72,181 miles

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

Offside Front Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing dot4810 (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Oil leak, but not excessive rear diff (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 16 Dec 2019 70,379 miles

Central Rear Fluid leak, but not excessive differential input oil seal (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Valve stem slightly damaged perished (5.2.3 (j))

Offside Front Valve stem slightly damaged perished (5.2.3 (j))

Fail 13 Dec 2019 70,368 miles

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

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

Central Rear Fluid leak, but not excessive differential input oil seal (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Valve stem slightly damaged perished (5.2.3 (j))

Offside Front Valve stem slightly damaged perished (5.2.3 (j))

Pass 17 Dec 2018 68,585 miles

Nearside Front Valve stem slightly damaged (5.2.3 (j))

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

Offside Front Valve stem slightly damaged (5.2.3 (j))

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

Pass 15 Dec 2017 66,664 miles
Pass 19 Dec 2016 64,921 miles
Pass 12 Dec 2015 62,832 miles

nail in o/s/r tyre

Pass 22 Dec 2014 61,134 miles

Nail in offside rear tyre

Offside Front Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

Fail 16 Dec 2014 61,078 miles

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nail in offside rear tyre

Offside Front Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

Pass 20 Dec 2013 58,510 miles
Fail 18 Dec 2013 58,507 miles

Nearside Rear Road wheel bead rim badly distorted (4.2.A.1a)

Offside Front Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

Pass 21 Dec 2012 56,029 miles
Pass 22 Dec 2011 54,176 miles

Nearside Rear Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

Offside Front Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

Pass 21 Dec 2010 51,792 miles
Fail 20 Dec 2010 51,787 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b) DANGEROUS

Pass 21 Dec 2009 48,066 miles
Pass 15 Dec 2008 43,793 miles

both front tyres worn badly on outside edge

nearside rear road wheel buckled inside edge

small splits starting to apper on inside tyre wall

Pass 21 Dec 2007 41,322 miles
Pass 19 Dec 2006 38,449 miles

both front tyres wearing badly on outer edges

Pass 22 Dec 2005 35,097 miles

unable to check door sills correctly due to plastic sill covers fitted

wear both f/tyres

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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Y845 BRD is a 2001 BMW M5 in Blue with a 4,941cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 27 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 77.8%.

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 Y845 BRD, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was Y845 BRD registered?

Y845 BRD is a 2001 BMW M5, first registered on 1 March 2001.

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