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Y916 YMO

2001 BMW M5

Blue Petrol 4941cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires8 Nov 2025
Tests24 (19 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate79.2%

Mileage

193,713 mi
Last recorded193,713 miles
Recorded on9 Nov 2024
Typical for 2001 BMW M593,301 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationY916 YMO
MakeBMW
ModelM5
Year2001
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine4,941cc

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MOT History

19 pass 5 fail
Pass 9 Nov 2024 193,713 miles

Corrosion in off side sill at rear under sill covers - advise treating

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

Pass 18 Nov 2022 191,316 miles

Nearside Front Power steering pipe/hose has slight seepage (2.1.5 (a))

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Fuel Pipe/s corroded ()

Nearside Rear Inner sill corroded

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Inner sill corroded

engine & under tray sill cover fitted

Pass 28 Oct 2021 185,572 miles

Offside Rear Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Fail 20 Oct 2021 185,534 miles

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Front Headlamp insecure broke in side lamp (4.1.1 (c))

Offside Rear Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Pass 26 Nov 2020 181,636 miles

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

Nearside Front Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

engine covers & under trays fitted

offside & nearside rear stiffening bars corroded

Pass 29 Nov 2019 179,126 miles

Engine covers, under-trays and Sill covers fitted.

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

Offside and nearside rear Body stiffening bars corroded.

Fail 28 Nov 2019 179,126 miles

Nearside Rear Upper Suspension rod ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt Rear (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Headlamp light intensity severely reduced (4.1.4 (a))

Offside Rear Upper Suspension rod ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt Rear (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Engine covers, under-trays and Sill covers fitted.

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

Offside and nearside rear Body stiffening bars corroded.

Pass 21 Nov 2018 171,645 miles

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

under trays fitted

Fail 21 Nov 2018 171,645 miles

Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

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

under trays fitted

Pass 25 Nov 2017 167,268 miles

Engine covers and under-trays fitted.

Nearside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

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

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

Offside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

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

Pass 1 Dec 2016 160,271 miles

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

offside & nearside rear strengthening bars corroded

under trays fitted

Pass 8 Dec 2015 152,442 miles

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

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

Pass 12 Nov 2014 136,625 miles
Fail 12 Nov 2014 136,608 miles

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

Center prob shaft rubber ring cracking / split

Pass 26 Nov 2013 126,702 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 10 Dec 2012 117,652 miles
Fail 8 Dec 2012 117,641 miles

Brake pedal creeps down while the pedal is held under pressure (3.3.B.1a)

Nearside Rear Direction indicator not working (1.4.A.2c)

Nearside Rear Rear position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Offside Front Braking system leaking (3.6.A.1)

Pass 8 Dec 2011 108,643 miles

NEAR SIDE FRONT TYRE WORN ON OUTSIDE EDGE

OFF SIDE FRONT TYRE BADLY WORN ON OUTSIDE EDGE AND ALMOST THROUGH TO CORDS ! RECOMMEND WHEEL ALIGNMENT CHECK

Pass 19 Nov 2010 90,390 miles
Pass 1 Dec 2009 75,273 miles
Pass 4 Dec 2008 62,933 miles
Pass 15 Nov 2007 55,136 miles
Pass 6 Dec 2006 52,036 miles
Pass 8 Dec 2005 47,898 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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Y916 YMO is a 2001 BMW M5 in Blue with a 4,941cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 24 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 79.2%.

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 Y916 YMO, 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 Y916 YMO registered?

Y916 YMO is a 2001 BMW M5, first registered on 30 May 2001.

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