2001 BMW M5 4.9L Petrol · Y193 BPH
2001 BMW M5 (4.9L, petrol). First registered 24 Apr 2001. Recorded mileage 82,719 miles. MOT valid until 08 Jan 2027.
- Make & Model
- BMW M5
- Year / Origin
- 2001 · Leeds
- Safety Recall
- Unknown
- MOT Status
- Valid until 08 Jan 2027
- Road Tax
- —
- Recorded Mileage
- 82,719 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- Check Required (Pre-Euro 4 Petrol)
- Fuel & Engine
- Petrol · 4.9L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
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Y193 BPH Key Findings
- 4 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT passed on 09/01/2026
- 82,719 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 1 historical MOT failure
- No defects recorded at the latest MOT
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
Y193 BPH MOT History
Interpretation generated from the recorded test data above — not an official DVSA statement and not a substitute for an independent inspection.
4 MOT tests are recorded for this 2001 BMW M5 (Y193 BPH) between April 2023 and January 2026.
The record contains 3 passes and 1 failure.
The most recent test on 09 January 2026 was a pass, although the earlier record includes 1 failure that buyers may want to investigate.
Across all tests, the most frequently flagged areas are: Windscreen (1 issue), Exhaust & Emissions (1 issue). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.
Recorded failure items include: “Emissions unable to be completed Engine temp to high (8.2.1.2 (d))”; “Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))”; “Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))”.
Y193 BPH Mileage History
- 28/04/202381,017 mi
- 22/11/202381,017 mi
- 17/12/202481,188 mi+171 mi
- 09/01/202682,719 mi+1,531 mi
Average of roughly 630 miles per year across 4 recorded odometer readings.
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MOT Roadworthiness: Good
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