MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
142,009 miSignificantly above average — investigate
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covers are fitted below vehicle
general corrosion under car and on suspension parts
Front Headlamps matched pair are not the same colour (4.1.4 (d))
Nearside Rear Integral body structure or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of a body mounting (6.2.2 (d) (i))
Offside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))
Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))
Fuel Pipe/s corroded ()
Undertrays fitted to vehicle
front to rear fuel pipe corroded
Fuel Pipe/s corroded front to rear ()
vehicle fitted with full length under body trays obscuring underside from inspection
Nearside Front Torque/reaction arm has a deteriorated rubber mounting resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
Offside Front Macpherson strut worn and seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)
Offside Front Torque/reaction arm has a deteriorated rubber mounting resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
Offside Brake pipe slightly corroded both front to rear (3.6.B.2c)
Nearside Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Offside Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components
Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
Offside Side repeater incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)
Upper Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
Nearside Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Offside Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components
Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)
both front tyres worn on edge
Nearside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low when the centre of the headlamp is below 850mm from the ground (1.6.B2)
Offside Front Headlamp aim too low when the centre of the headlamp is above 850mm from the ground (1.6.B3)
Offside Front brake caliper securing device missing (3.5.1j)
Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)
Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)
How Reliable is the BMW M5?
Based on 93,993 MOT tests across 8,068 vehicles.
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Y487 PDG is a 2001 BMW M5 in Blue with a 4,941cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 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 Y487 PDG, 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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Y487 PDG is a 2001 BMW M5, first registered on 1 June 2001.
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