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Y662 ULK

2001 BMW M5

Black Petrol 4941cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires23 Jun 2025
Tests22 (18 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate81.8%

Mileage

149,025 mi
Last recorded149,025 miles
Recorded on24 Jun 2024
Typical for 2001 BMW M593,301 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationY662 ULK
MakeBMW
ModelM5
Year2001
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine4,941cc

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MOT History

18 pass 4 fail
Pass 24 Jun 2024 149,025 miles
Pass 8 Jun 2023 148,748 miles
Pass 19 Apr 2022 148,395 miles
Pass 16 Feb 2021 148,386 miles
Pass 5 Mar 2020 148,057 miles
Fail 4 Mar 2020 148,055 miles

Exhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c))

Exhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds default limits (8.2.1.2 (b))

Exhaust hydrocarbon content after 2nd fast idle exceeds default limits (8.2.1.2 (b))

Pass 30 Apr 2019 146,786 miles
Pass 29 May 2018 145,365 miles

Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

Pass 9 Mar 2017 142,085 miles

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

Oil leak rear axle ()

Pass 27 Feb 2016 135,016 miles

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

Nearside Front tyre worn on inner edge

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

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

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

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

Pass 16 Mar 2015 123,686 miles
Pass 21 Feb 2014 112,847 miles
Pass 9 Mar 2013 109,385 miles

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)

o/s/f washer jet in/op

Pass 3 Mar 2012 101,744 miles
Fail 3 Mar 2011 97,786 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 3 Mar 2011 97,786 miles
Pass 11 Sep 2009 89,237 miles

N/s/f anti roll bar link top ball joint boot split

O/s/f front lower suspension arm outer ball joint boot split

O/s/r anti roll bar link slight play

Pass 10 Sep 2008 84,641 miles
Fail 1 Sep 2008 84,571 miles

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

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

Pass 7 Sep 2007 80,896 miles
Fail 5 Sep 2007 80,893 miles

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar insecure (2.4.G.1)

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)

Pass 21 Aug 2006 77,157 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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Y662 ULK is a 2001 BMW M5 in Black with a 4,941cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 81.8%.

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 Y662 ULK, 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 Y662 ULK registered?

Y662 ULK is a 2001 BMW M5, first registered on 16 August 2001.

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