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Y129 LMO

2001 BMW M5

Blue Petrol 4941cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires17 Jan 2021
Tests16 (13 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate81.3%

Mileage

47,175 mi
Last recorded47,175 miles
Recorded on17 Jul 2019
Typical for 2001 BMW M593,301 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationY129 LMO
MakeBMW
ModelM5
Year2001
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine4,941cc

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MOT History

13 pass 3 fail
Pass 17 Jul 2019 47,175 miles
Pass 18 Jul 2018 46,528 miles
Pass 13 Jul 2017 46,196 miles
Pass 25 Jun 2016 45,886 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)

Pass 12 Jun 2015 45,618 miles
Pass 3 Apr 2014 45,361 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)

Pass 21 Sep 2012 45,051 miles

drivers front tyre wearing edges

rear tyres worn to 2mm

Fail 21 Sep 2012 45,039 miles

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

drivers front tyre wearing edges

rear tyres worn to 2mm

Pass 7 Jul 2011 44,831 miles
Fail 23 Jun 2011 44,678 miles

Offside Steering arm has relative movement at its fixings (2.2.B.1h)

Pass 25 Jun 2010 44,122 miles

drivers front tyre worn to 3mm

rear tyres worn to 2mm

Fail 21 Jun 2010 44,106 miles

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

drivers front tyre worn to 3mm

rear tyres worn to 2mm

Pass 20 May 2009 43,099 miles
Pass 7 May 2008 38,293 miles
Pass 8 Oct 2007 37,245 miles
Pass 26 Nov 2005 34,505 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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Y129 LMO is a 2001 BMW M5 in Blue with a 4,941cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 81.3%.

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 Y129 LMO, 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 Y129 LMO registered?

Y129 LMO is a 2001 BMW M5, first registered on 14 June 2001.

Is Y129 LMO safe to buy?

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