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YDZ 282

2001 BMW M5

Blue Other 4941cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires6 Aug 2026
Tests9 (7 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate77.8%

Mileage

103,694 mi
Last recorded103,694 miles
Recorded on7 Aug 2025
Typical for 2001 BMW M593,301 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYDZ 282
MakeBMW
ModelM5
Year2001
ColourBlue
Fuel typeOther
Engine4,941cc

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MOT History

7 pass 2 fail
Pass 7 Aug 2025 103,694 miles
Pass 22 May 2024 103,501 miles
Fail 21 May 2024 103,453 miles
Pass 6 Jun 2023 103,364 miles
Pass 5 Jun 2022 103,205 miles
Pass 30 May 2021 102,840 miles
Fail 9 May 2021 102,773 miles
Pass 13 May 2019 102,703 miles
Pass 26 Apr 2018 102,046 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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YDZ 282 is a 2001 BMW M5 in Blue with a 4,941cc other engine. This vehicle has been through 9 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 YDZ 282, 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 YDZ 282 registered?

YDZ 282 is a 2001 BMW M5, first registered on 6 November 2001.

Is YDZ 282 safe to buy?

The MOT history for YDZ 282 shows 9 tests with a 77.8% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

Does YDZ 282 have outstanding finance?

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