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Y651 OTT

2001 BMW M5

Blue Petrol 4941cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires26 Feb 2019
Tests16 (14 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate87.5%

Mileage

97,355 mi
Last recorded97,355 miles
Recorded on21 Feb 2018
Typical for 2001 BMW M593,301 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationY651 OTT
MakeBMW
ModelM5
Year2001
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine4,941cc

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MOT History

14 pass 2 fail
Pass 21 Feb 2018 97,355 miles

engine light on

Pass 4 Feb 2017 94,858 miles
Pass 6 Feb 2016 91,596 miles

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

Pass 14 Feb 2015 89,218 miles
Pass 1 Feb 2014 86,648 miles
Pass 13 Feb 2013 80,871 miles
Pass 27 Feb 2012 77,913 miles
Fail 27 Feb 2012 77,913 miles

Nearside Rear position lamp(s) incorrect colour (1.1.A.3e)

Pass 17 Feb 2012 77,849 miles
Pass 16 Feb 2011 76,750 miles
Pass 5 Feb 2010 72,225 miles
Pass 9 Feb 2009 68,835 miles

Front Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Fail 30 Jan 2009 68,773 miles

Nearside Rear Road wheel distorted (4.2.A.1a)

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

Front Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Nail in offside rear tyre

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

Pass 12 Sep 2007 51,568 miles
Pass 18 Sep 2006 46,515 miles

Nail in offside front tyre

Pass 23 Sep 2005 39,920 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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Y651 OTT is a 2001 BMW M5 in Blue with a 4,941cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 87.5%.

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 Y651 OTT, 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 Y651 OTT registered?

Y651 OTT is a 2001 BMW M5, first registered on 1 March 2001.

Is Y651 OTT safe to buy?

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