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Y871 BSH

2001 BMW M5

Blue Petrol 4941cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires19 Jan 2020
Tests16 (13 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate81.3%

Mileage

157,371 mi
Last recorded157,371 miles
Recorded on17 Jan 2019
Typical for 2001 BMW M593,301 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationY871 BSH
MakeBMW
ModelM5
Year2001
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine4,941cc

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MOT History

13 pass 3 fail
Pass 17 Jan 2019 157,371 miles

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Pass 19 Jan 2018 157,308 miles

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

Pass 20 Jan 2017 154,014 miles

Oil leak at rear diff ()

front exhaust bracket broken

Pass 11 Jan 2016 151,269 miles

Front exhaust mounts broken

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Rear diff seal leaking

Pass 15 Jan 2015 145,750 miles

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

Offside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

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

nearside front brake sticking slightly

Fail 7 Jan 2015 145,748 miles

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

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

Offside Front Wheel bolt(s) missing (4.2.A.1e)

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

Offside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

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

nearside front brake sticking slightly

Pass 10 Jan 2014 141,899 miles

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

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

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

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

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

Pass 15 Jan 2013 137,715 miles

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

Pass 16 Dec 2011 132,531 miles

front brake discs inner facings badly pitted

Pass 11 Dec 2010 122,298 miles
Pass 15 Dec 2009 113,858 miles
Fail 8 Dec 2009 113,776 miles

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

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

Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

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

Pass 16 Dec 2008 108,435 miles
Fail 2 Dec 2008 108,248 miles

Front Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

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

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

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

Rear Anti-roll bar insecure (2.4.G.1) DANGEROUS

Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Fuel pipe/s corroded

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

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

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

Pass 23 Nov 2007 96,587 miles
Pass 24 Aug 2006 89,360 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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Y871 BSH is a 2001 BMW M5 in Blue with a 4,941cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 81.3%.

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 Y871 BSH, 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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Y871 BSH is a 2001 BMW M5, first registered on 1 March 2001.

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