2001 BMW M5 4.9L Petrol · Y253 BFS
2001 BMW M5 (4.9L, petrol). First registered 13 Mar 2001. Recorded mileage 89,956 miles. MOT valid until 06 Apr 2027.
- Make & Model
- BMW M5
- Year / Origin
- 2001 · Leeds
- Safety Recall
- Unknown
- MOT Status
- Valid until 06 Apr 2027
- Road Tax
- —
- Recorded Mileage
- 89,956 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- Check Required (Pre-Euro 4 Petrol)
- Fuel & Engine
- Petrol · 4.9L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
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Y253 BFS Key Findings
- 4 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT passed on 01/04/2026
- 89,956 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 2 defects noted at the latest MOT
- Recurring brakes items (3 mentions)
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
Y253 BFS 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 (Y253 BFS) between November 2022 and April 2026.
The record contains 4 passes and 0 failures.
The record shows no MOT failures, although 5 advisory notices note items to monitor.
Across all tests, the most frequently flagged areas are: Brakes (3 issues). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.
In total 5 advisory notices are recorded. Advisories flag items that passed but may need attention before the next test; they are not evidence of how well the vehicle has been serviced.
Y253 BFS Mileage History
- 22/11/202275,711 mi
- 10/11/202377,824 mi+2,113 mi
- 08/04/202581,886 mi+4,062 mi
- 01/04/202689,956 mi+8,070 mi
Average of roughly 4,244 miles per year across 4 recorded odometer readings.
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MOT Roadworthiness: Good
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