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M5 JYO

2001 BMW M5

Silver Petrol 4941cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires31 Aug 2023
Tests19 (16 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate84.2%

Mileage

133,070 mi
Last recorded133,070 miles
Recorded on1 Sep 2022
Typical for 2001 BMW M593,301 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationM5 JYO
MakeBMW
ModelM5
Year2001
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine4,941cc

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MOT History

16 pass 3 fail
Pass 1 Sep 2022 133,070 miles

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view small stone chip nearside of windscreen (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 14 Oct 2020 131,496 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

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

brake wear warning light on

Pass 10 Oct 2019 126,398 miles

Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear tyre tread close to indicators

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Rear brake pipes corroded

Pass 2 Oct 2018 122,905 miles

Nearside fuel pipe has slight corrosion

Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material in wheel arch near flexy (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear tyre tread getting close to wear indicators

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material above rear sub-frame (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 3 Oct 2017 118,289 miles

Brake pipe slightly corroded front to rear (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Pass 29 Sep 2016 113,881 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

Offside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Pass 12 Sep 2015 108,518 miles

Brake pipe slightly corroded front to rear (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Pass 17 Mar 2014 103,559 miles

Offside Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Pass 25 Feb 2013 95,773 miles

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

Fail 22 Feb 2013 95,698 miles

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

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

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

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

Pass 2 Mar 2012 86,532 miles

Offside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

n/s/r handbrake sticking slightly when released

under body fuel pipe corroded

Fail 1 Mar 2012 86,532 miles

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Offside Rear Direction indicators incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Nearside Rear Direction indicators slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

n/s/r handbrake sticking slightly when released

under body fuel pipe corroded

Pass 1 Mar 2011 76,551 miles

Offside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Rear tyres tread getting low

underbody metal fuel line corroding

Pass 20 Feb 2010 65,927 miles

Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

oil leak from rear diff area

Fail 16 Feb 2009 58,000 miles

Offside Windscreen has a sticker or other obstruction encroaching into the swept area by more than 40mm outside zone 'A' (8.3.1e)

Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Pass 16 Feb 2009 58,000 miles

Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Pass 26 Feb 2008 51,344 miles
Pass 15 Feb 2007 43,875 miles

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Pass 27 Feb 2006 36,222 miles

Nearside Outer Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Offside Outer Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

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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M5 JYO is a 2001 BMW M5 in Silver with a 4,941cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 84.2%.

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 performed better than the average for its year.

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 M5 JYO, 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 M5 JYO registered?

M5 JYO is a 2001 BMW M5, first registered on 1 March 2001.

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