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Y814 MCX

2001 BMW M5

Blue Petrol 4941cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires20 Mar 2024
Tests29 (17 pass, 12 fail)
Pass rate58.6%

Mileage

200,613 mi
Last recorded200,613 miles
Recorded on20 Mar 2023
Typical for 2001 BMW M593,301 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationY814 MCX
MakeBMW
ModelM5
Year2001
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine4,941cc

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MOT History

17 pass 12 fail
Pass 20 Mar 2023 200,613 miles
Pass 21 Mar 2022 193,873 miles

Rear Oil leak, but not excessive differential has (8.4.1 (a) (i))

front to rear metal fuel lines have surface corrosion

Fail 3 Mar 2022 193,864 miles

Exhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds manufacturer's specified limits (8.2.1.2 (a))

Exhaust hydrocarbon content after 2nd fast idle exceeds manufacturer's specified limits (8.2.1.2 (a))

Headlamp light source and lamp not compatible h.i.d fitted (4.1.4 (c))

Offside Front Outer Integral body structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced sill (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Fuel Pipe/s corroded ()

Pass 4 Mar 2021 185,440 miles

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge inner edge (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 26 Feb 2021 185,431 miles

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge inner edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 29 Feb 2020 181,175 miles

Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

Nearside Rear Lower Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced jack point (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Lower Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive sill in centre (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Lower Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced jack point/inner sill (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Pass 28 Feb 2019 174,210 miles

Nearside Rear Lower Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced sill by jack point (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Rear Lower Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced sill by jack point (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Steering box has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.3 (a) (i))

Fail 28 Feb 2019 174,210 miles

Nearside Rear Lower Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced sill by jack point (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Rear Lower Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced sill by jack point (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Registration plate does not conform to the specified requirements (0.1 (d))

Steering box has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.3 (a) (i))

Pass 14 Feb 2018 168,038 miles
Fail 14 Feb 2018 168,038 miles

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 31 Mar 2017 166,689 miles

Offside sill corroding

Fail 21 Mar 2017 166,681 miles

Nearside rear parking brake recording little or no effort 0% (3.7.B.6a)

Offside Rear position lamp(s) adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (1.1.A.3f)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Offside sill corroding

Pass 1 Mar 2016 146,630 miles

All metal brake pipes covered in underseal so unable to check.

Pass 31 Mar 2015 141,460 miles

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

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

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

Fail 27 Mar 2015 141,453 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

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

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

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

Pass 15 Aug 2013 135,585 miles

Centre Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

Fail 2 Aug 2013 135,553 miles

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

Headlamp cleaning device inoperative (1.7.2)

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

Pass 12 Jul 2012 129,181 miles
Pass 15 Jul 2011 118,752 miles
Fail 13 Jul 2011 118,752 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Pass 27 Jul 2010 117,562 miles
Fail 26 Jul 2010 117,562 miles

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

Pass 24 Jun 2009 111,828 miles
Fail 5 Jun 2009 110,801 miles

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7) DANGEROUS

Pass 13 Jun 2008 97,604 miles
Fail 22 Jun 2007 94,644 miles

Exhaust emissions hydrocarbon content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

Pass 22 Jun 2007 94,644 miles
Pass 6 Jun 2006 73,652 miles
Fail 6 Jun 2006 73,651 miles

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

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

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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Y814 MCX is a 2001 BMW M5 in Blue with a 4,941cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 29 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 58.6%.

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 Y814 MCX, 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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Y814 MCX is a 2001 BMW M5, first registered on 18 April 2001.

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