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Y58 PFH

2001 BMW M5

Black Petrol 4941cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires9 Nov 2020
Tests21 (16 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate76.2%

Mileage

133,937 mi
Last recorded133,937 miles
Recorded on10 Nov 2019
Typical for 2001 BMW M593,301 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationY58 PFH
MakeBMW
ModelM5
Year2001
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine4,941cc

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MOT History

16 pass 5 fail
Pass 10 Nov 2019 133,937 miles
Pass 8 Nov 2018 124,176 miles

Central Rear Oil leak, but not excessive rear diff oil masive leaking. (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Position lamp slightly affected by the operation of another lamp (4.2.3 (c))

Pass 12 Oct 2017 121,494 miles

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

Handbrake just met the baker limit

Offside Front coil spring corroded & r/s (2.4.C.1b)

Undercover fitted obscuring some components

Vehicle structure corroded

Vehicle structure has slight corrosion Underneath corroded both side sill (6.1.A.1)

Fail 28 Sep 2017 121,488 miles

Offside Rear Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings & front corroded underneath (6.1.B.2)

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

Handbrake just met the baker limit

Offside Front coil spring corroded & r/s (2.4.C.1b)

Undercover fitted obscuring some components

Vehicle structure corroded

Vehicle structure has slight corrosion Underneath corroded both side sill (6.1.A.1)

Pass 28 Sep 2016 118,756 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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

Pass 16 Jul 2015 116,707 miles
Fail 15 Jul 2015 116,706 miles

Offside Inner Rear Upper Brake pipe leaking (3.6.A.1)

Pass 21 Jul 2014 114,629 miles

Nearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

engine management light is on

Fail 16 Jul 2014 114,629 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Offside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Offside Side repeater incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Nearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

engine management light is on

Pass 11 Jun 2013 108,926 miles

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

Offside Side repeater slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

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

Pass 23 Aug 2012 100,145 miles

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

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

Fail 23 Aug 2012 100,145 miles

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

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

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

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

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

Pass 19 Sep 2011 91,829 miles

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

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

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

Pass 13 Sep 2010 83,150 miles

Front Lower Tie bar/rod has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Pass 22 Sep 2009 73,577 miles

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

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

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

rear diff seals leaking oil

Pass 25 Sep 2008 63,491 miles
Pass 26 Sep 2007 52,651 miles
Pass 27 Sep 2006 4,816 miles
Fail 26 Sep 2006 40,814 miles

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

Pass 13 Jun 2006 39,354 miles
Pass 13 Jun 2006 39,354 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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Y58 PFH is a 2001 BMW M5 in Black with a 4,941cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.2%.

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 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 Y58 PFH, 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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Y58 PFH is a 2001 BMW M5, first registered on 1 June 2001.

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