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Y161 NNO

2001 BMW M5

Silver Petrol 4941cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires27 Jul 2025
Tests22 (19 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate86.4%

Mileage

75,295 mi
Last recorded75,295 miles
Recorded on26 Jul 2024
Typical for 2001 BMW M593,301 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationY161 NNO
MakeBMW
ModelM5
Year2001
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine4,941cc

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MOT History

19 pass 3 fail
Pass 26 Jul 2024 75,295 miles
Fail 26 Jul 2024 75,289 miles

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Pass 27 Jul 2023 72,036 miles
Fail 27 Jul 2023 72,036 miles

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Pass 26 Jul 2022 68,152 miles
Pass 27 Jul 2021 65,424 miles
Pass 28 Jul 2020 64,130 miles
Pass 29 Jul 2019 62,609 miles

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Pass 31 Jul 2018 60,395 miles
Pass 28 Jul 2017 58,620 miles
Pass 29 Jul 2016 57,065 miles
Pass 23 Jun 2015 54,895 miles
Pass 21 Jun 2014 53,232 miles
Pass 10 Jun 2013 51,824 miles
Pass 22 May 2012 50,040 miles
Pass 11 May 2011 47,339 miles
Fail 10 May 2011 47,336 miles

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

Pass 21 May 2010 45,077 miles
Pass 22 May 2009 41,800 miles
Pass 21 May 2008 38,854 miles
Pass 29 Mar 2007 37,944 miles
Pass 28 Mar 2006 37,044 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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Y161 NNO is a 2001 BMW M5 in Silver with a 4,941cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 86.4%.

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 Y161 NNO, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was Y161 NNO registered?

Y161 NNO is a 2001 BMW M5, first registered on 1 April 2001.

Is Y161 NNO safe to buy?

The MOT history for Y161 NNO shows 22 tests with a 86.4% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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