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Y342 OGV

2001 BMW M5

Silver Petrol 4941cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires6 Dec 2020
Tests11 (9 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate81.8%

Mileage

146,674 mi
Last recorded146,674 miles
Recorded on7 Jun 2019
Typical for 2001 BMW M593,301 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationY342 OGV
MakeBMW
ModelM5
Year2001
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine4,941cc

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MOT History

9 pass 2 fail
Pass 7 Jun 2019 146,674 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Front to Rear (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 10 May 2018

Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

all brake discs rusty

battery flat

engine management light on

rear number plate deteriorating

rear tie bars very rusty

underbody, engine and sill covers fitted

Fail 10 May 2018

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

all brake discs rusty

battery flat

engine management light on

rear number plate deteriorating

rear tie bars very rusty

underbody, engine and sill covers fitted

Pass 10 Aug 2015

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

eml light on

front brake discs have surface corrosion

front brake pipes covered in grease

front to rear fuel line corroded

rear brake discs have surface corrosion

rear brake pipe by fuel tank corroded

Pass 2 Nov 2012 146,107 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

eml light on

offside mirror glass of tempary type

rear brake discs have slight surface corrosion

Pass 4 Nov 2010 145,696 miles

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

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

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 21 Apr 2009 137,671 miles

all brake pipes coverd in grease or sealent

chip in screen

e.m.l light on

o/s door mirror glass

o/s/f tyre worn close to wear bands and wearing on edges

o/s/r tyre worn close to wear bands

Pass 4 Apr 2008 126,910 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

eml on

slight oil leak rear diff

Pass 4 Apr 2007
Fail 28 Mar 2007

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Obligatory mirror seriously damaged, affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

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

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Pass 24 Mar 2006 95,515 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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Y342 OGV is a 2001 BMW M5 in Silver with a 4,941cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 81.8%.

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 Y342 OGV, 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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Y342 OGV is a 2001 BMW M5, first registered on 1 April 2001.

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