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Y933 HMV

2001 BMW M5

Black Petrol 4900cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires4 Jun 2027
Tests23 (21 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate91.3%

Mileage

67,311 mi
Last recorded67,311 miles
Recorded on5 Jun 2026
Typical for 2001 BMW M593,301 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationY933 HMV
MakeBMW
ModelM5
Year2001
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine4,900cc

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MOT History

21 pass 2 fail
Pass 5 Jun 2026 67,311 miles
Pass 22 May 2025 66,066 miles
Pass 22 May 2024 64,517 miles
Pass 22 May 2023 64,250 miles
Pass 17 May 2022 64,159 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Upper Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Upper Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Pass 12 May 2021 64,044 miles

Offside Rear Upper Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

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

Pass 2 Jun 2020 63,967 miles

Offside Rear Upper Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Pass 11 Apr 2019 63,796 miles

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

Pass 11 Apr 2018 63,611 miles
Pass 8 Apr 2017 63,464 miles
Pass 18 Apr 2016 63,388 miles
Pass 14 Apr 2015 63,225 miles
Pass 17 Apr 2014 63,017 miles
Pass 19 Apr 2013 62,916 miles

engine management light on

exhaust centre brakets broken (poor condition)

slight play offside rear anti roll bar drop link

Pass 16 Apr 2012 62,806 miles
Pass 19 Apr 2011 62,689 miles
Fail 15 Apr 2011 62,683 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Pass 12 Apr 2010 61,023 miles
Pass 20 Apr 2009 56,900 miles

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

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

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

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 21 Apr 2008 46,533 miles
Pass 20 Apr 2007 39,832 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)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

n/s/r tyre sude wall cut (not to cord)

the rear tyres are only just legal and require replacement right now as they measure just on 1.6mm (legal limit) and a car of this power needs good rear tyres

Pass 24 Apr 2006 30,615 miles
Fail 20 Apr 2006 30,015 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area in excess of a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

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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Y933 HMV is a 2001 BMW M5 in Black with a 4,900cc 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 Y933 HMV, 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 Y933 HMV registered?

Y933 HMV is a 2001 BMW M5, first registered on 1 May 2001.

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