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Y685 YRV

2001 BMW M5

Blue Petrol 4941cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires20 Nov 2016
Tests11 (10 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate90.9%

Mileage

99,209 mi
Last recorded99,209 miles
Recorded on21 Nov 2015
Typical for 2001 BMW M593,301 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationY685 YRV
MakeBMW
ModelM5
Year2001
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine4,941cc

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MOT History

10 pass 1 fail
Pass 21 Nov 2015 99,209 miles

Nearside Front front brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)

Pass 7 Nov 2014 96,371 miles
Fail 31 Oct 2014 96,308 miles

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Front Side repeater slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

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

Offside Front Side repeater slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

majority of brake pipes on underside of vehicle are covered/undersealed,slight pipe corrosion on pipes that are visible on test,no leaks,brake test ok.

nsf tyre-slight cut in outer wall,no cord etc.

Pass 28 Oct 2013 93,709 miles

Nearside Front Upper Tie bar/rod ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

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

Pass 25 Oct 2012 91,611 miles
Pass 3 Nov 2011 88,476 miles

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

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

Pass 12 Jan 2011 84,455 miles

nearside front and offside front discs are worn

Pass 4 Feb 2010 79,025 miles
Pass 5 Feb 2009 70,373 miles

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

Pass 12 Feb 2008 63,482 miles

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

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

Pass 10 Nov 2006 53,884 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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Y685 YRV is a 2001 BMW M5 in Blue with a 4,941cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 90.9%.

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 Y685 YRV, 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 Y685 YRV registered?

Y685 YRV is a 2001 BMW M5, first registered on 1 March 2001.

Is Y685 YRV safe to buy?

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