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Y537 CLJ

2001 BMW M5

Silver Petrol 4941cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires21 Feb 2023
Tests24 (16 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

160,201 mi
Last recorded160,201 miles
Recorded on22 Feb 2022
Typical for 2001 BMW M593,301 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationY537 CLJ
MakeBMW
ModelM5
Year2001
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine4,941cc

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MOT History

16 pass 8 fail
Pass 22 Feb 2022 160,201 miles

Nearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Fail 19 Feb 2022 160,199 miles

Offside Rear Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure tyre tread perished and split (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing tyre tread perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 13 Feb 2021 160,036 miles

Nearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

metal fuel pipes under car starting to corrode

Pass 1 Aug 2019 159,086 miles
Fail 30 Jul 2019 159,086 miles

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

Offside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))

Pass 16 Feb 2018 157,269 miles
Fail 6 Feb 2018 157,292 miles

Brake pipe excessively corroded front to rear brake pipes (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded to flexi (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Rear rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Offside Rear rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Pass 13 Feb 2017 155,923 miles
Pass 13 Feb 2017 155,922 miles
Fail 13 Feb 2017 155,920 miles

Offside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Nearside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Offside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 15 Feb 2016 153,470 miles
Fail 15 Feb 2016 153,470 miles

Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)

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

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content at idle excessive (7.3.D.4)

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

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Nearside Front Headlamp aim aimed so that it dazzles other road users (1.8.A.1a)

Offside Front Headlamp aim aimed so that it dazzles other road users (1.8.A.1a)

Fail 9 Feb 2016 153,449 miles

Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)

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

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content at idle excessive (7.3.D.4)

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

Nearside front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Offside Headlamp aim too low Won't adjust (1.8)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid Pipe split under bonnet (8.2.3)

Pass 19 Jul 2014 152,591 miles
Pass 17 Jul 2013 150,430 miles
Pass 24 Jul 2012 148,182 miles

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

Offside Obligatory mirror deteriorated, but not seriously affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

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

Fail 19 Jul 2012 148,147 miles

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

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

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

Offside Obligatory mirror deteriorated, but not seriously affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

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

Pass 8 Jul 2011 143,193 miles
Pass 9 Jul 2010 133,060 miles

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Pass 21 Jul 2009 109,190 miles

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

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

n/s/r light lense broken but not showing a white light .

Pass 25 Mar 2008 77,240 miles

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

Pass 23 Apr 2007 74,872 miles
Pass 20 Jul 2006 68,936 miles
Fail 18 Jul 2006 68,933 miles

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar attachment bracket/mounting fractured (2.4.G.1)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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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Y537 CLJ is a 2001 BMW M5 in Silver with a 4,941cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 24 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 Y537 CLJ, 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 Y537 CLJ registered?

Y537 CLJ is a 2001 BMW M5, first registered on 14 March 2001.

Is Y537 CLJ safe to buy?

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