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Y885 RVS

2001 BMW M5

Blue Petrol 4941cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires9 Nov 2026
Tests21 (20 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate95.2%

Mileage

113,129 mi
Last recorded113,129 miles
Recorded on10 Nov 2025
Typical for 2001 BMW M593,301 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationY885 RVS
MakeBMW
ModelM5
Year2001
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine4,941cc

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MOT History

20 pass 1 fail
Pass 10 Nov 2025 113,129 miles
Pass 29 Oct 2024 111,296 miles

Nearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Pass 17 Oct 2023 109,873 miles
Pass 14 Oct 2022 107,467 miles
Pass 13 Oct 2021 105,560 miles

Offside Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Pass 3 Nov 2020 103,890 miles
Pass 7 May 2019 101,058 miles

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Fail 24 Apr 2019 101,056 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

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

Nearside Rear Suspension component pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 27 Apr 2018 97,706 miles
Pass 6 Apr 2017 95,622 miles
Pass 29 Apr 2016 93,347 miles
Pass 12 Mar 2015 89,162 miles
Pass 12 Nov 2014 87,212 miles
Pass 15 Nov 2013 84,121 miles
Pass 5 Nov 2012 81,596 miles

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

Pass 10 Nov 2011 76,927 miles
Pass 14 Oct 2010 72,546 miles

nearside rear tyre has side wall cut

Pass 18 Nov 2009 71,473 miles

Nearside Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

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

Nearside Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

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

Offside Front Front suspension has slight play in an outer ball joint (2.5.B.2a)

Offside Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Offside Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

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

Pass 26 Nov 2008 69,288 miles

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Pass 30 Oct 2007 62,498 miles
Pass 15 Nov 2006 55,018 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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Y885 RVS is a 2001 BMW M5 in Blue with a 4,941cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 95.2%.

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 Y885 RVS, 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 Y885 RVS registered?

Y885 RVS is a 2001 BMW M5, first registered on 26 June 2001.

Is Y885 RVS safe to buy?

The MOT history for Y885 RVS shows 21 tests with a 95.2% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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