MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
145,155 miSignificantly above average — investigate
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50+ data pointsMOT History
Nearside Rear Integral body structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced jacking point/ inner and outer sills (6.1.1 (c) (i))
Offside Front Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))
Offside Rear Integral body structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced jacking point/ inner and outer sill (6.1.1 (c) (i))
Front Headlamp lens slightly defective both front headlamps misting (4.1.1 (b) (i))
Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced underside of vehicle showing signs of corrosion (6.1.1 (c) (i))
Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced both rear jacking points showing signs of corrosion (6.1.1 (c) (i))
Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (1.6 (b))
Nearside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))
Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced both rear jacking points showing signs of corrosion (6.1.1 (c) (i))
Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material various pipes corroded (1.1.11 (c))
Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material various pipes greased (1.1.11 (c))
Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both inner edges (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material various pipes corroded or greased (1.1.11 (c))
Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
Rear Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced both inner sills at rear showing signs of corrosion (6.1.1 (c) (i))
Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material various pipes corroded or greased (1.1.11 (c))
Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
Nearside Side repeater incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))
Offside Side repeater incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))
Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
Rear Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced both inner sills at rear showing signs of corrosion (6.1.1 (c) (i))
Nearside Headlamp aim too low and too far to the right. (4.1.2 (a))
Nearside Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength Body sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))
Offside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))
Offside Headlamp aim too low and too far to the right. (4.1.2 (a))
Offside Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength Body sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))
Side repeater incorrect colour Both side repeaters show white light (4.4.3 (a))
Both rear tyres wearing close to limit
O/S front metal brake pipe shows some corrosion
Slight play in n/s track rod inner ball joint
Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)
engine covers and sill trims fitted
fuel pipes corroded
Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay
Fuel pipe/s corroded
Nearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
Offside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Offside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components
nearside front tyre wearing on outer edges
offside front tyre wearing on outer edges
sill covers fitted
Fuel pipe/s corroded
Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Offside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Oil leak
Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components
Fuel pipe/s corroded
Nearside Front Side repeater slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)
Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Offside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Offside Front Side repeater slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)
Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Oil leak
Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components
Fuel pipe/s corroded
Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)
Nearside Front Side repeater slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)
Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Offside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)
Offside Front Side repeater slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)
Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Oil leak
Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components
Fuel pipe/s corroded
Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)
exhaust mouting bracket broken
Nearside Front Mechanical brake component has restricted free movement (3.5.1k)
Offside Rear Anti-roll bar attachment bracket/mounting fractured (2.4.G.1)
advise handbrake adjustment
Nearside Rear Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
Offside Rear Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
Nearside Headlamp aim too low when the centre of the headlamp is below 850mm from the ground (1.6.B2)
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Y223 NBL is a 2001 BMW M5 in Blue with a 4,941cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 26 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 69.2%.
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 Y223 NBL, 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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Y223 NBL is a 2001 BMW M5, first registered on 3 April 2001.
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