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Y941 CLJ

2001 BMW M5

Blue Petrol 4941cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires25 Jun 2010
Tests4 (3 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

75,539 mi
Last recorded75,539 miles
Recorded on26 Jun 2009
Typical for 2001 BMW M593,301 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationY941 CLJ
MakeBMW
ModelM5
Year2001
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine4,941cc

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MOT History

3 pass 1 fail
Pass 26 Jun 2009 75,539 miles
Fail 25 Jun 2009 75,419 miles

Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar attachment bracket/mounting insecure (2.4.G.1)

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

Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Nearside Rear Brake hose excessively damaged (3.6.B.4d) DANGEROUS

Rear brake disc slightly scored (3.5.1h)

Pass 9 Apr 2008 74,714 miles

brake disc slightly scored (3.5.1h)

Pass 16 Jan 2008 122,125 miles

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

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

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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Y941 CLJ is a 2001 BMW M5 in Blue with a 4,941cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 4 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 Y941 CLJ, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was Y941 CLJ registered?

Y941 CLJ is a 2001 BMW M5, first registered on 1 March 2001.

Is Y941 CLJ safe to buy?

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