MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
146,674 miSignificantly above average — investigate
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50+ data pointsMOT History
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))
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
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
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
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
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)
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
Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)
eml on
slight oil leak rear diff
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)
How Reliable is the BMW M5?
Based on 93,993 MOT tests across 8,068 vehicles.
Top MOT Failure Points
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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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