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Y208 RVS

2001 BMW M5

Silver Petrol 4941cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires25 May 2023
Tests13 (10 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate76.9%

Mileage

47,787 mi
Last recorded47,787 miles
Recorded on26 May 2022
Typical for 2001 BMW M593,301 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationY208 RVS
MakeBMW
ModelM5
Year2001
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine4,941cc

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MOT History

10 pass 3 fail
Pass 26 May 2022 47,787 miles

Offside Rear Nail in tyre & Tyre perishing ()

Pass 30 Mar 2021 47,064 miles
Pass 9 Jun 2016 45,350 miles
Pass 13 May 2015 40,896 miles

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

cant see brake pipes around tank

Pass 9 May 2014 36,759 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 3 Nov 2011 36,212 miles
Fail 1 Nov 2011 36,212 miles

Offside Outer Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Pass 12 Mar 2010 34,728 miles
Pass 27 Mar 2009 33,305 miles
Pass 31 May 2007 32,299 miles
Fail 31 May 2007 32,299 miles

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

Pass 23 Jun 2006 30,945 miles
Fail 23 Jun 2006 30,945 miles

Nearside Front Tyre fouling a part of the vehicle (4.1.D.2)

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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Y208 RVS 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 76.9%.

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 Y208 RVS, 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

How do I check the history of Y208 RVS?

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What year was Y208 RVS registered?

Y208 RVS is a 2001 BMW M5, first registered on 10 April 2001.

Is Y208 RVS safe to buy?

The MOT history for Y208 RVS shows 13 tests with a 76.9% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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