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Y741 HFB

2001 BMW M5

Black Petrol 4941cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires14 Jun 2019
Tests16 (12 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

153,584 mi
Last recorded153,584 miles
Recorded on12 Jun 2018
Typical for 2001 BMW M593,301 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationY741 HFB
MakeBMW
ModelM5
Year2001
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine4,941cc

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MOT History

12 pass 4 fail
Pass 12 Jun 2018 153,584 miles

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

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

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

Offside Rear Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 13 Jun 2017 143,465 miles

Fuel Pipe/s corroded ()

Nearside Rear shock absorber leaking

Offside Front Outer brake pipe has corrosion

Offside Front tyre at 3.0mm and wearing outer edge

Offside Rear shock absorber leaking

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

both rear brake hoses deteriorating

rear brake discs pitted and brake pads wearing low

Fail 13 Jun 2017 143,465 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

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

Fuel Pipe/s corroded ()

Nearside Rear shock absorber leaking

Offside Front Outer brake pipe has corrosion

Offside Front tyre at 3.0mm and wearing outer edge

Offside Rear shock absorber leaking

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

both rear brake hoses deteriorating

rear brake discs pitted and brake pads wearing low

Pass 15 Jun 2016 139,949 miles

Fuel Pipe/s corroded ()

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

exhaust slight leak

nearside outer sill corrosion

Pass 13 Jun 2015 129,097 miles
Pass 10 Sep 2013 118,357 miles

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

Nearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

both front antiroll bar link dust covers split

nearside rear tyre between 2 and 3mm worn on inner edge

offside door mirror damaged

offside rear tyre on 3mm and worn on inner edge

Fail 3 Sep 2013 118,339 miles

Nearside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

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

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

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

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

both front antiroll bar link dust covers split

nearside rear tyre between 2 and 3mm worn on inner edge

offside door mirror damaged

offside rear tyre on 3mm and worn on inner edge

Pass 20 Jun 2012 106,200 miles

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

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

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

both front antiroll bar link dust covers split

offside door mirror damaged

slight corrosion on both front to rear metel brake pipes

Fail 15 Jun 2012 106,170 miles

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

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

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

Offside Rear Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b) DANGEROUS

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

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

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

both front antiroll bar link dust covers split

front wheels require tracking

offside door mirror damaged

slight corrosion on both front to rear metel brake pipes

Pass 13 Jun 2011 96,102 miles
Pass 27 May 2010 83,329 miles
Fail 26 May 2010 83,329 miles

Nearside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

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

Pass 19 Mar 2009 72,434 miles

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

Pass 5 Feb 2008 67,124 miles
Pass 31 Jan 2007 57,482 miles
Pass 28 Jun 2006 52,630 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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Y741 HFB is a 2001 BMW M5 in Black with a 4,941cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 Y741 HFB, 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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Y741 HFB is a 2001 BMW M5, first registered on 2 March 2001.

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