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Y159 YTP

2001 BMW M5

Blue Petrol 4941cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires21 Sep 2017
Tests17 (11 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate64.7%

Mileage

126,612 mi
Last recorded126,612 miles
Recorded on10 Sep 2016
Typical for 2001 BMW M593,301 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationY159 YTP
MakeBMW
ModelM5
Year2001
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine4,941cc

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MOT History

11 pass 6 fail
Pass 10 Sep 2016 126,612 miles

engine light on

head lights faded

rear tyres low

Pass 5 Sep 2015 121,898 miles

0/s/r inner sill corroded

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

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

engine light on

Pass 6 Sep 2014 116,654 miles

Offside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

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

Fail 23 Aug 2014 116,432 miles

Exhaust catalytic converter missing where one was fitted as standard (7.1.3)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Offside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

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

Pass 9 Sep 2013 110,411 miles

engine management light on

Pass 22 Sep 2012 107,072 miles
Fail 22 Sep 2012 107,072 miles

Nearside Rear Lower Anti-roll bar linkage missing (2.4.G.1)

Nearside Rear Upper Suspension arm ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Pass 15 Sep 2011 100,803 miles
Pass 21 Sep 2010 95,183 miles
Fail 17 Sep 2010 95,152 miles

Nearside Rear Suspension arm has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar locating pin retaining device missing (2.4.G.3b)

Pass 27 Aug 2009 89,157 miles

Nearside Front Road wheel slightly damaged (4.2.A.1a)

Nearside Rear Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.C.1b)

Pass 19 Sep 2008 85,217 miles
Fail 19 Sep 2008 85,217 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Nail in nearside front tyre

nearside front tyre wearing on edges near limit

nearside rear tyre wearing low

offside front tyre wearing on edges near limit

Pass 18 Sep 2007 81,971 miles
Fail 17 Sep 2007 81,971 miles

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Offside Rear Lower Trailing arm has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Pass 20 Sep 2006 74,660 miles
Fail 14 Sep 2006 74,572 miles

Offside Rear Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)

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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Y159 YTP is a 2001 BMW M5 in Blue with a 4,941cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 64.7%.

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 Y159 YTP, 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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Y159 YTP is a 2001 BMW M5, first registered on 22 March 2001.

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