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2001 BMW M5

Blue Petrol 4941cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires8 Apr 2021
Tests20 (13 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate65%

Mileage

64,784 mi
Last recorded64,784 miles
Recorded on16 Mar 2020
Typical for 2001 BMW M593,301 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationY571 RSS
MakeBMW
ModelM5
Year2001
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine4,941cc

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MOT History

13 pass 7 fail
Pass 16 Mar 2020 64,784 miles

Fuel pipes corroded

Nearside Headlight washer not working

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

Offside Front Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Pass 1 Apr 2019 64,701 miles

Fuel line corroded

Nearside Head light washer not working

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

Offside Front Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Pass 9 Apr 2018 64,697 miles

Offside Front Inner Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

Pass 10 Mar 2017 64,641 miles

Nearside Front damage under bumper/wheel arch liner

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

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

under tray damaged

Fail 13 Feb 2017 64,639 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Front Damage to bumper and inner wheel arch liner

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm slightly distorted front (2.4.G.1)

Nearside Front brake discs slightly corroded

Nearside Front brake pad wear indicator wire too short

Nearside Front front brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)

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

Offside Front Damage under bumper/wheel arch liner

Offside Front brake discs slightly corroded

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

under tray damaged

Pass 8 Feb 2016 61,226 miles

front brake discs corroded

Fail 5 Feb 2016 61,223 miles

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage insecure (2.4.G.1)

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

front brake discs corroded

Pass 23 Feb 2015 58,773 miles

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

Offside Front Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

both front brake discs slighty corroded on inside

front to rear fuel pipe along floor corroded

n/s/r brake disc slightly corroded

Pass 3 Mar 2014 56,603 miles

front number plate cracked

front brake discs inner surfaces corroded

left hand front brake binding slightly

left hand front brake pad wear indicator wire broken

Fail 3 Mar 2014 56,603 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

front brake discs inner surfaces corroded

front number plate cracked

left hand front brake binding slightly

left hand front brake pad wear indicator wire broken

Pass 26 May 2011 54,786 miles

Nail in nearside rear tyre

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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

Offside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Fail 17 May 2011 54,786 miles

Nearside Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Offside Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Nail in nearside rear tyre

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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

Offside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Pass 3 Jun 2010 52,425 miles

fuel pipe corroded under car

nearside rear tyre below 2mm and edges wearing 275/35zr18

Fail 25 May 2010 52,419 miles

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

fuel pipe corroded under car

nearside rear tyre below 2mm and edges wearing 275/35zr18

Pass 9 Jun 2009 47,514 miles

Fuel pipe/s corroded

Nail in nearside rear tyre

Oil leak

Fail 28 May 2009 47,514 miles

Nearside Front Front wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.5.A.2)

Fuel pipe/s corroded

Nail in nearside rear tyre

Oil leak

Pass 20 May 2008 42,974 miles

1 fuel line corroded

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Pass 8 May 2007 40,048 miles
Fail 2 May 2007 39,919 miles

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

Exhaust Down pipe bolt missing .

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.C.1b)

Pass 18 May 2006 38,376 miles

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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Y571 RSS is a 2001 BMW M5 in Blue with a 4,941cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 65%.

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 Y571 RSS, 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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Y571 RSS is a 2001 BMW M5, first registered on 19 June 2001.

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