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AK51 YBM

2001 BMW M5

Blue Petrol 4941cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires3 May 2024
Tests18 (14 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate77.8%

Mileage

124,524 mi
Last recorded124,524 miles
Recorded on4 May 2023
Typical for 2001 BMW M593,301 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAK51 YBM
MakeBMW
ModelM5
Year2001
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine4,941cc

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MOT History

14 pass 4 fail
Pass 4 May 2023 124,524 miles

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output both (4.1.4 (b))

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Pass 28 Mar 2018 124,412 miles

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Pass 5 Apr 2017 122,077 miles

E.M.L on

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

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Brake pipe slightly corroded front to rear brake pipes corroded x2 (3.6.B.2c)

rear diff leaking

Pass 13 Apr 2016 121,183 miles

Brake pipe slightly corroded both o/s/r brake pipes corroded (3.6.B.2c)

E.M.L on

Tyre worn close to the legal limit both rear tyres c.t.l.l (4.1.E.1)

Pass 2 Apr 2015 120,025 miles

Diff leaking oil

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Rear tyre valve stems perished

Pass 26 Mar 2014 118,510 miles

Rear diff oil leak.

Pass 5 Apr 2013 115,328 miles
Fail 22 Mar 2013 115,328 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Emgine management light on

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

Pass 22 Mar 2012 111,710 miles

All tyres worn on edges.

Rear brake pads wearing thin.

Fail 21 Mar 2012 111,687 miles

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar attachment bracket/mounting fractured (2.4.G.1)

All tyres worn on edges.

Rear brake pads wearing thin.

Pass 8 Apr 2011 102,017 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)

both rear tyres perished

eng.man.light on

o/s/f door mirror loose but secure

Pass 24 Feb 2010 93,053 miles

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

Pass 22 May 2009 90,045 miles

Both front side windows seem a bit dark.

Engine oil level is just below minimum on dipstick.

Offside front window(driver's) won't open.

Fail 12 May 2009 89,902 miles

Centre Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content at idle excessive (7.3.D.4)

Front registration plate character(s) incorrectly spaced (6.3.4a)

Front registration plate character(s) likely to be misread (6.3.4b)

Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Offside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Rear registration plate character(s) incorrectly spaced (6.3.4a)

Rear registration plate character(s) likely to be misread (6.3.4b)

Both front side windows seem a bit dark.

Engine oil level is just below minimum on dipstick.

Offside front window(driver's) won't open.

Pass 6 Mar 2008 81,701 miles
Pass 23 Feb 2007 76,906 miles
Fail 21 Feb 2007 76,875 miles

Torque/reaction arm attachment bracket/mounting insecure (2.4.G.1)

large sump and gearbox covers fitted †offside rear traction control disconected

Pass 26 Aug 2005 62,232 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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AK51 YBM is a 2001 BMW M5 in Blue with a 4,941cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 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 AK51 YBM, 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 AK51 YBM registered?

AK51 YBM is a 2001 BMW M5, first registered on 17 October 2001.

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