MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
193,713 miSignificantly above average — investigate
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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))
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
Offside Rear Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))
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))
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
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.
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.
Offside Rear Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))
under trays fitted
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
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)
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
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)
Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)
Center prob shaft rubber ring cracking / split
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)
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)
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
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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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Y916 YMO is a 2001 BMW M5, first registered on 30 May 2001.
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