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Y487 PDG

2001 BMW M5

Blue Petrol 4941cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires18 Aug 2025
Tests22 (18 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate81.8%

Mileage

142,009 mi
Last recorded142,009 miles
Recorded on19 Aug 2024
Typical for 2001 BMW M593,301 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationY487 PDG
MakeBMW
ModelM5
Year2001
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine4,941cc

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MOT History

18 pass 4 fail
Pass 19 Aug 2024 142,009 miles

covers are fitted below vehicle

general corrosion under car and on suspension parts

Pass 29 Dec 2022 140,186 miles
Pass 23 Jun 2021 135,028 miles
Fail 15 Apr 2021 135,018 miles

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

Pass 29 Aug 2019 131,067 miles

front to rear fuel pipe corroded

Pass 19 Sep 2018 128,433 miles

Fuel Pipe/s corroded front to rear ()

Pass 15 Sep 2017 122,170 miles

vehicle fitted with full length under body trays obscuring underside from inspection

Pass 26 Sep 2016 118,347 miles
Fail 23 Sep 2016 118,333 miles

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)

Pass 21 Sep 2015 107,212 miles

Offside Brake pipe slightly corroded both front to rear (3.6.B.2c)

Pass 22 Aug 2014 100,738 miles

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

Fail 22 Aug 2014 100,738 miles

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

Pass 21 Aug 2013 97,616 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

both front tyres worn on edge

Pass 20 Aug 2012 91,358 miles
Pass 15 Aug 2011 86,235 miles

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

Pass 27 Aug 2010 83,329 miles
Pass 5 Aug 2009 76,694 miles
Pass 2 Aug 2008 68,647 miles
Pass 28 Jul 2007 60,132 miles
Pass 28 Jul 2006 48,044 miles
Pass 27 Jul 2005 42,301 miles
Fail 26 Jul 2005 42,301 miles

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.

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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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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What year was Y487 PDG registered?

Y487 PDG is a 2001 BMW M5, first registered on 1 June 2001.

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