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Y412 YBT

2001 BMW M5

Black Petrol 5000cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires16 Jul 2010
Tests5 (3 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate60%

Mileage

67,718 mi
Last recorded67,718 miles
Recorded on17 Jul 2009
Typical for 2001 BMW M593,301 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationY412 YBT
MakeBMW
ModelM5
Year2001
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine5,000cc

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MOT History

3 pass 2 fail
Pass 17 Jul 2009 67,718 miles
Fail 13 Jul 2009 67,718 miles

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

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

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

Nearside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Pass 30 Jun 2008 61,515 miles
Pass 13 Jul 2006 49,581 miles

brake disc slightly scored (3.5.1h)

rear diff leaking

Fail 11 Jul 2006 49,480 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Nearside Headlamp aim too low when the centre of the headlamp is below 850mm from the ground (1.6.B2)

Offside Headlamp aim too low when the centre of the headlamp is below 850mm from the ground (1.6.B2)

both front brake disc inner surfaces very corroded

front wipers poor

nearside front tyre sidewall damaged + scrubbed off on outer edge

oil leak from rear differential

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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Y412 YBT is a 2001 BMW M5 in Black with a 5,000cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 5 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60%.

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 Y412 YBT, 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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What year was Y412 YBT registered?

Y412 YBT is a 2001 BMW M5, first registered on 1 March 2001.

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