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Y58 UGX

2001 BMW M5

Silver Petrol 4941cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires24 Jul 2024
Tests22 (17 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate77.3%

Mileage

149,164 mi
Last recorded149,164 miles
Recorded on24 Jul 2023
Typical for 2001 BMW M593,301 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationY58 UGX
MakeBMW
ModelM5
Year2001
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine4,941cc

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MOT History

17 pass 5 fail
Pass 24 Jul 2023 149,164 miles
Pass 25 Jul 2022
Pass 14 Jul 2021 148,360 miles
Fail 3 Jul 2021 148,340 miles

Exhaust hydrocarbon content after 2nd fast idle exceeds manufacturer's specified limits (8.2.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Brake hose excessively twisted (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Nearside Rear Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))

Nearside Rear Upper Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Rear Registration plate lamp does not illuminate simultaneously with the position lamps (4.7.2 (a))

Offside Rear Upper Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 4 Jul 2020 137,127 miles
Pass 20 Oct 2018 134,542 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge worn on legal limit (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge worn on legal limit (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 13 Nov 2017 131,630 miles

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

Fail 13 Nov 2017 131,630 miles

Front Valve stem seriously damaged both sides (4.1.D.1e)

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

Pass 15 Oct 2016 131,217 miles

advise fuel line has surface rust

advise minor oil leak

advise rear discs slightly pitted

advise rear pads wearing thin

Pass 12 Sep 2015 127,108 miles

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

Pass 13 Sep 2014 124,181 miles
Pass 11 Jun 2013 122,298 miles
Pass 23 Mar 2012 118,838 miles

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

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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

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

e.m.l light on

Pass 22 Feb 2011 101,551 miles
Fail 22 Feb 2011 101,551 miles

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

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

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

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

Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1a)

Pass 24 Feb 2010 83,065 miles
Fail 23 Feb 2010 83,064 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Pass 18 Feb 2009 63,397 miles
Pass 28 Jan 2008 57,958 miles
Fail 22 Jan 2008 57,957 miles

Nearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

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

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

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

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1) DANGEROUS

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

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

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

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

oil leak from rear axle oil seal

Pass 16 Apr 2007 51,708 miles
Pass 21 Apr 2006 43,890 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 UGX is a 2001 BMW M5 in Silver with a 4,941cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 77.3%.

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 UGX, 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 Y58 UGX registered?

Y58 UGX is a 2001 BMW M5, first registered on 15 May 2001.

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