MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
177,975 miSignificantly above average — investigate
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Front tyres wearing on outer edges
Fuel Pipe/s corroded front to rear ()
Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit 275/35-19 (4.1.E.1)
Nearside Rear low reading on parking brake
Parking brake efficiency only just met - 19%
Rear Oil leak diff ()
Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both - pitted & delaminated (3.5.1i)
Offside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)
Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded of BOTH front to rear by fuel tank (3.6.B.2c)
Front tyres wearing on outer edges
Fuel Pipe/s corroded front to rear ()
Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit 275/35-19 (4.1.E.1)
Nearside Rear low reading on parking brake
Parking brake efficiency only just met - 19%
Rear Oil leak diff ()
Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both - pitted & delaminated (3.5.1i)
Nearside Rear Tie bar/rod attachment bracket/mounting cracked (2.4.G.1)
Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
How Reliable is the BMW M5?
Based on 93,993 MOT tests across 8,068 vehicles.
Top MOT Failure Points
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MA51 BYD is a 2001 BMW M5 in Silver with a 4,941cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 84.6%.
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 MA51 BYD, 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 MA51 BYD registered?
MA51 BYD is a 2001 BMW M5, first registered on 1 October 2001.
Is MA51 BYD safe to buy?
The MOT history for MA51 BYD shows 13 tests with a 84.6% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.
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