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Y416 MVV

2001 BMW M5

Blue Petrol 4941cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires20 Apr 2025
Tests17 (15 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate88.2%

Mileage

67,629 mi
Last recorded67,629 miles
Recorded on21 Apr 2024
Typical for 2001 BMW M593,301 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationY416 MVV
MakeBMW
ModelM5
Year2001
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine4,941cc

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MOT History

15 pass 2 fail
Pass 21 Apr 2024 67,629 miles
Pass 28 Apr 2022 66,590 miles
Fail 8 Apr 2022 66,442 miles
Pass 27 Apr 2021 65,572 miles
Pass 8 Nov 2018 64,769 miles
Pass 9 Nov 2017 64,505 miles
Pass 7 Nov 2016 64,409 miles
Pass 28 Oct 2015 63,900 miles

Nearside Rear Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Pass 23 Oct 2014 62,668 miles

Offside Rear Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Pass 9 Nov 2013 58,068 miles
Pass 11 Jun 2013 53,569 miles
Pass 15 Jun 2012 53,317 miles
Pass 15 Jul 2011 47,834 miles

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

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

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

Pass 21 May 2010 47,527 miles
Pass 19 May 2009 38,678 miles

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

Pass 21 May 2008 23,663 miles
Fail 19 May 2008 32,662 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Front registration plate missing (6.3.1a)

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Nearside Front Wheel bolt(s) missing (4.2.A.1e)

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp not fitted (1.1.C.1b)

Nearside Rear Wheel bolt(s) missing (4.2.A.1e)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Front Wheel bolt(s) missing (4.2.A.1e)

Offside Rear Registration plate lamp not fitted (1.1.C.1b)

Offside Rear Wheel bolt(s) missing (4.2.A.1e)

Rear registration plate missing (6.3.1a)

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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Y416 MVV is a 2001 BMW M5 in Blue with a 4,941cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 88.2%.

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 Y416 MVV, 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

How do I check the history of Y416 MVV?

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What year was Y416 MVV registered?

Y416 MVV is a 2001 BMW M5, first registered on 16 March 2001.

Is Y416 MVV safe to buy?

The MOT history for Y416 MVV shows 17 tests with a 88.2% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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