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Y32 YYX

2001 BMW M5

Black Petrol 4941cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires17 Mar 2025
Tests20 (17 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate85%

Mileage

80,918 mi
Last recorded80,918 miles
Recorded on18 Mar 2024
Typical for 2001 BMW M593,301 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationY32 YYX
MakeBMW
ModelM5
Year2001
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine4,941cc

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MOT History

17 pass 3 fail
Pass 18 Mar 2024 80,918 miles

Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened all4 (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Pass 16 Jul 2022 80,912 miles
Pass 7 Apr 2021 80,484 miles
Pass 17 Feb 2020 77,967 miles

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 15 Feb 2019 76,081 miles
Pass 16 Sep 2017 74,156 miles
Pass 29 Sep 2015 72,097 miles
Pass 11 Jun 2014 71,070 miles
Pass 24 Oct 2013 69,742 miles
Pass 19 Feb 2013 67,163 miles

offside rear tyre deep cut on outer side wall

rear diff seal leaking. plus rubber propshaft dounut splitting

Pass 22 Feb 2012 64,302 miles

Offside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Oil leak

rear diff oil seal leaking

Pass 28 Jan 2011 61,422 miles

Power steering component(s) has slight seepage from a component (2.3.3b)

Fail 27 Jan 2011 61,415 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Power steering component(s) has slight seepage from a component (2.3.3b)

Fail 16 Feb 2010 59,104 miles

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage fractured (2.4.G.1)

Pass 16 Feb 2010 59,104 miles
Pass 13 Feb 2009 55,691 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Fail 11 Feb 2009 55,951 miles

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

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Pass 20 Feb 2008 52,147 miles

Nail in nearside rear tyre

both front tyres worn

nearside rear tyre worn

slight knock in nearside front steering when turn lock to lock when on jacking beam

Pass 16 Feb 2007 48,593 miles
Pass 21 Feb 2006 4,414 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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Y32 YYX is a 2001 BMW M5 in Black with a 4,941cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 85%.

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 Y32 YYX, 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 Y32 YYX registered?

Y32 YYX is a 2001 BMW M5, first registered on 1 March 2001.

Is Y32 YYX safe to buy?

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