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Y179 ONP

2001 BMW M5

Blue Petrol 4941cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires3 Sep 2012
Tests7 (6 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate85.7%

Mileage

111,646 mi
Last recorded111,646 miles
Recorded on1 Sep 2011
Typical for 2001 BMW M593,301 mi

Above average mileage for this year

4 checks still locked for this BMW
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Vehicle Details

RegistrationY179 ONP
MakeBMW
ModelM5
Year2001
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine4,941cc

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MOT History

6 pass 1 fail
Pass 1 Sep 2011 111,646 miles
Pass 16 Aug 2010 109,747 miles
Pass 4 Sep 2009 106,643 miles

Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

o/s/r tyre on limit.

Fail 3 Sep 2009 106,639 miles

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

Rear brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h)

Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

o/s/r tyre on limit.

Pass 23 Mar 2009 103,520 miles
Pass 3 Dec 2007 98,668 miles
Pass 29 Aug 2006 84,782 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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Y179 ONP is a 2001 BMW M5 in Blue with a 4,941cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 7 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 85.7%.

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 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 Y179 ONP, 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 Y179 ONP registered?

Y179 ONP is a 2001 BMW M5, first registered on 5 June 2001.

Is Y179 ONP safe to buy?

The MOT history for Y179 ONP shows 7 tests with a 85.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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