MOT Status
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145,416 miSignificantly above average — investigate
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Nearside Rear Inner Vehicle structure or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of a body mounting Sill (6.2.2 (d) (i))
Offside Rear Inner Vehicle structure or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of a body mounting Sill (6.2.2 (d) (i))
Fuel Pipe/s corroded ()
Nearside Front Outer Vehicle structure or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security Jacking point (6.2.2 (d) (i))
Nearside Front Outer Vehicle structure or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security Sill (6.2.2 (d) (i))
Nearside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
Nearside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))
Offside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
Rear Oil leak, but not excessive Differential pinion seal (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Pipes (1.1.11 (c))
Fuel Pipe/s corroded ()
Nearside Rear Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced Sill near jacking point (6.1.1 (c) (i))
Offside Rear Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced Sill near jacking point (6.1.1 (c) (i))
Nearside Rear Upper Suspension rod ball joint excessively worn Rear rod (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Nearside Side repeater incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))
Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Covered in other material (1.1.11 (c))
Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
Fuel Pipe/s corroded Under vehicle ()
Nearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))
Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
Nearside Rear Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced Near jacking point (6.1.1 (c) (i))
Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
Offside Rear Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced Sill near jacking point (6.1.1 (c) (i))
Nearside Front Slight corrosion around jacking point/sill area
Offside Rear Slight corrosion around jacking point/sill area
Steering box slight play between sector shaft and the drop arm (2.1.3 (a) (ii))
Nearside Headlamp aim too low adjuster will not adjust (4.1.2 (a))
Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))
Nearside Rear Upper Suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))
Offside Rear Upper Suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))
Offside Rear Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))
Steering box slight play between sector shaft and the drop arm (2.1.3 (a) (ii))
Nearside Front Inner Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Offside Front Inner Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
both front tyres showing wear to inner edges
hand brake performance only just up to standard
both front tyres showing wear to edges
lower swivels both sides showing slight wear
signs of slight wear to lower swivels both sides
Nearside Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Nearside Front Drag link end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)
Offside Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Offside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Nearside Front Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)
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)
slight corrosion to both front disks
slight corrosion to both rear disks
slight dent in nearside front bead rim
slight oil dampness to diff
Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Nearside Front Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)
Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
Nearside Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)
Offside Rear Anti-roll bar has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
Offside Rear Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)
Offside Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)
Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
handbrake effort borderline pass
n/s/f wheel rim bent
rear brake discs partially corroded
slight play in o/s/r anti roll bar link
Front wiper blades smearing slightly
Offside Front Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)
Offside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
Offside Front Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)
Side repeater slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)
Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)
Nearside Rear Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b) DANGEROUS
Nearside Front brake disc slightly scored (3.5.1h)
Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Offside Front brake disc slightly scored (3.5.1h)
How Reliable is the BMW M5?
Based on 93,993 MOT tests across 8,068 vehicles.
Top MOT Failure Points
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M5 YVB is a 2001 BMW M5 in Silver with a 4,941cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 81%.
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 YVB, 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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M5 YVB is a 2001 BMW M5, first registered on 1 March 2001.
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