2001 BMW M5 4.9L Petrol · Y69 OBY
2001 BMW M5 (4.9L, petrol). First registered 27 Jun 2001. Recorded mileage 95,149 miles. MOT valid until 21 Sept 2027. Currently declared SORN.
- Make & Model
- BMW M5
- Year / Origin
- 2001 · Leeds
- Safety Recall
- Unknown
- MOT Status
- Valid until 21 Sept 2027
- Road Tax
- SORN
- Recorded Mileage
- 95,149 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- Check Required (Pre-Euro 4 Petrol)
- Fuel & Engine
- Petrol · 4.9L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
Y69 OBY Key Findings
- 5 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT passed on 23/09/2026
- 95,149 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 1 historical MOT failure
- No defects recorded at the latest MOT
- Recurring suspension items (6 mentions)
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
MOT Roadworthiness: Good
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Known faults for BMW M5
Our database tracks 4 specific mechanical faults and recurring failure patterns identified across UK MOT testing stations for this generation.
Y69 OBY Mileage History
- 15/11/202386,712 mi
- 07/11/202488,955 mi+2,243 mi
- 13/11/202592,313 mi+3,358 mi
- 24/11/202592,313 mi
- 23/09/202695,149 mi+2,836 mi
Average of roughly 2,954 miles per year across 5 recorded odometer readings.
Y69 OBY MOT History
Interpretation generated from the recorded test data above — not an official DVSA statement and not a substitute for an independent inspection.
5 MOT tests are recorded for this 2001 BMW M5 (Y69 OBY) between November 2023 and September 2026.
The record contains 4 passes and 1 failure.
The most recent test on 23 September 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: Suspension (6 issues), Brakes (4 issues), Windscreen (2 issues), Tyres (1 issue). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.
In total 9 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.
Recorded failure items include: “Offside Rear Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))”; “Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))”; “Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))”.
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