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Y399 HWU

2001 BMW M5

Blue Petrol 4941cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires12 Aug 2021
Tests18 (14 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate77.8%

Mileage

127,435 mi
Last recorded127,435 miles
Recorded on13 Aug 2020
Typical for 2001 BMW M593,301 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationY399 HWU
MakeBMW
ModelM5
Year2001
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine4,941cc

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MOT History

14 pass 4 fail
Pass 13 Aug 2020 127,435 miles
Pass 3 Jun 2019 127,173 miles
Fail 30 May 2019 127,172 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 18 May 2018 127,053 miles
Pass 13 Jun 2016 125,929 miles
Fail 7 Jun 2016 125,998 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

Nearside Rear Suspension arm has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Offside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Offside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Pass 15 May 2015 123,216 miles
Pass 21 May 2014 118,846 miles
Pass 16 May 2013 114,588 miles

Nearside Rear Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bearing (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Pass 24 May 2012 107,836 miles

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)

fuel pipes corroded

Pass 19 May 2011 99,989 miles
Fail 17 May 2011 99,948 miles

Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Pass 13 May 2010 90,411 miles
Fail 11 May 2010 90,410 miles

Nearside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2) DANGEROUS

Offside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a) DANGEROUS

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

Pass 15 May 2009 81,202 miles
Pass 15 May 2008 71,503 miles
Pass 15 May 2007 61,585 miles
Pass 24 May 2006 54,669 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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Y399 HWU is a 2001 BMW M5 in Blue with a 4,941cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 77.8%.

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 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 Y399 HWU, 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 Y399 HWU registered?

Y399 HWU is a 2001 BMW M5, first registered on 12 June 2001.

Is Y399 HWU safe to buy?

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