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Y617 HKV

2001 BMW M5

Blue Petrol 4941cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires22 Aug 2025
Tests20 (17 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate85%

Mileage

153,616 mi
Last recorded153,616 miles
Recorded on23 Aug 2024
Typical for 2001 BMW M593,301 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationY617 HKV
MakeBMW
ModelM5
Year2001
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine4,941cc

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MOT History

17 pass 3 fail
Pass 23 Aug 2024 153,616 miles
Pass 21 Aug 2023 151,734 miles
Pass 18 Aug 2022
Fail 17 Aug 2022

Brake performance not tested (1.2.1 (g))

Offside Brake pipe leaking on a hydraulic braking system Front to rear by fuel tank (1.1.11 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 2 Jun 2021 147,114 miles
Pass 24 Jun 2020 146,233 miles

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

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

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

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

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Pass 24 Jan 2018 144,022 miles

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

Pass 23 Jan 2017 136,674 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Nearside Rear Upper Suspension arm ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt back facing (2.4.G.2)

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

Pass 29 Dec 2015 135,184 miles

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

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)

exhaust bracket corroding

Pass 20 Dec 2014 132,278 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

high level brake light inop

n/s/f brake warning wire not seccured properly

n/s/r tyre close to wear bars

o/s/r tyre close to wear bars

various fuel and brake lines corroding

Pass 8 Nov 2012 125,199 miles
Pass 15 Dec 2011 119,861 miles
Fail 16 Dec 2010 109,955 miles

Nearside Rear Direction indicators not working (1.4.A.2c)

Pass 16 Dec 2010 109,955 miles
Pass 10 Oct 2009 95,841 miles
Pass 13 Feb 2009 92,959 miles

Nearside Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Nearside Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Offside Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Offside Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Pass 20 Feb 2008 86,208 miles
Fail 19 Feb 2008 86,200 miles

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

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

Pass 26 Feb 2007 74,374 miles
Pass 2 Mar 2006 60,584 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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Y617 HKV 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 85%.

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 Y617 HKV, 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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Y617 HKV is a 2001 BMW M5, first registered on 1 March 2001.

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