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Y700 SEB

2001 BMW M5

Black Petrol 4941cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires17 Apr 2024
Tests23 (16 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate69.6%

Mileage

138,572 mi
Last recorded138,572 miles
Recorded on18 Apr 2023
Typical for 2001 BMW M593,301 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationY700 SEB
MakeBMW
ModelM5
Year2001
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine4,941cc

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MOT History

16 pass 7 fail
Pass 18 Apr 2023 138,572 miles
Pass 27 Aug 2021 137,977 miles

Nearside Rear Drag link end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Suspension rod ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Suspension rod ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Fail 19 Aug 2021 137,948 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Nearside Rear Drag link end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Suspension rod ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

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 Rear Suspension rod ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

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

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 20 Aug 2020 135,918 miles

Nearside Front Drag link end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

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

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 22 Aug 2019 131,526 miles

Nearside Front Drag link end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Pass 23 Aug 2018 126,003 miles
Pass 23 Aug 2017 118,612 miles

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

Pass 1 Sep 2016 110,499 miles
Pass 24 Sep 2015 105,489 miles
Fail 19 Aug 2014 99,793 miles

Front registration plate insecure (6.3.1b)

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low and too far to the left. (1.8)

Nearside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Pass 19 Aug 2014 99,793 miles
Pass 22 Nov 2011 96,867 miles

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

oil leak rear exle

Fail 22 Nov 2011 96,867 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

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

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

oil leak rear exle

Fail 1 Dec 2010 93,249 miles

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 1 Dec 2010 93,249 miles
Pass 7 Dec 2009 88,663 miles
Fail 7 Dec 2009 88,663 miles

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

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

Pass 26 Nov 2008 82,465 miles
Pass 4 Dec 2007 76,049 miles
Fail 3 Dec 2007 76,049 miles

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar attachment bracket/mounting insecure (2.4.G.1)

Pass 24 Nov 2006 67,962 miles
Fail 24 Nov 2006 67,962 miles

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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 2 Dec 2005 56,782 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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Y700 SEB is a 2001 BMW M5 in Black with a 4,941cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 69.6%.

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 a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

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 Y700 SEB, 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 Y700 SEB registered?

Y700 SEB is a 2001 BMW M5, first registered on 25 September 2001.

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