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Y669 PVJ

2001 BMW M5

Blue Diesel 4941cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires21 Oct 2014
Tests9 (9 pass, 0 fail)
Pass rate100%

Mileage

105,695 mi
Last recorded105,695 miles
Recorded on22 Oct 2013
Typical for 2001 BMW M593,301 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationY669 PVJ
MakeBMW
ModelM5
Year2001
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine4,941cc

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MOT History

9 pass
Pass 22 Oct 2013 105,695 miles
Pass 5 Oct 2012 101,272 miles
Pass 19 Sep 2011 95,077 miles

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

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

Pass 6 Sep 2010 88,536 miles

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

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

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

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

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

Pass 19 Sep 2009 78,714 miles

Nearside Rear Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

engine management light on

Pass 10 Sep 2008 64,269 miles

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

Nearside Rear Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

Pass 3 Sep 2007 47,827 miles
Pass 25 Aug 2006 37,255 miles
Pass 15 Feb 2006 33,338 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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Y669 PVJ is a 2001 BMW M5 in Blue with a 4,941cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 9 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 100%.

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 Y669 PVJ, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was Y669 PVJ registered?

Y669 PVJ is a 2001 BMW M5, first registered on 2 August 2001.

Is Y669 PVJ safe to buy?

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