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YG51 NJM

2001 BMW M5

Blue Petrol 4941cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires10 Apr 2019
Tests16 (13 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate81.3%

Mileage

120,602 mi
Last recorded120,602 miles
Recorded on21 Mar 2018
Typical for 2001 BMW M593,301 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYG51 NJM
MakeBMW
ModelM5
Year2001
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine4,941cc

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MOT History

13 pass 3 fail
Pass 21 Mar 2018 120,602 miles
Fail 21 Mar 2018 120,600 miles

Nearside front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 11 Apr 2017 119,496 miles

Oil leak rear diff ()

Pass 5 Apr 2016 117,687 miles

Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit offside and nearside (4.1.E.1)

Oil leak from diff input seal

Fail 5 Apr 2016 117,687 miles

Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit offside and nearside (4.1.E.1)

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Oil leak from diff input seal

Pass 3 Apr 2015 115,233 miles

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

Pass 21 Mar 2014 112,844 miles

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

Pass 19 Mar 2013 110,314 miles

Both front to rear brake pipes slightly corroded(Needs attention)

Fuel pipe corroded

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

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Fail 18 Mar 2013 110,312 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

Offside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Both front to rear brake pipes slightly corroded(Needs attention)

Fuel pipe corroded

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

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 9 Mar 2012 106,905 miles

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

Drivers seat belt slow to return

Fuel pipe/s corroded

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 16 Mar 2011 100,383 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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

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

both front tyres worn thin on edges

front to rear fuel pipe slightly corroded

Pass 8 Apr 2010 92,925 miles

Both side repeaters slightly dim

Fuel pipe/s corroded

Nearside rear indicator slightly dim

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

Pass 6 Apr 2009 87,008 miles
Pass 8 May 2008 81,882 miles
Pass 17 Feb 2007 75,200 miles
Pass 3 Jan 2006 63,677 miles

Nearside Front front brake juddering slightly (3.7.A.2b)

child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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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YG51 NJM 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 YG51 NJM, 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 YG51 NJM registered?

YG51 NJM is a 2001 BMW M5, first registered on 28 September 2001.

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