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7 XLY

2001 BMW M5

Blue Petrol 4941cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires30 Jul 2025
Tests21 (18 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate85.7%

Mileage

171,197 mi
Last recorded171,197 miles
Recorded on31 Jul 2024
Typical for 2001 BMW M593,301 mi

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Vehicle Details

Registration7 XLY
MakeBMW
ModelM5
Year2001
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine4,941cc

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MOT History

18 pass 3 fail
Pass 31 Jul 2024 171,197 miles
Pass 8 Jul 2023 170,041 miles

Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both sides (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material both sides (1.1.11 (c))

both inner sills coverd heavily in sealants

undertrays and skirts obsecuring views

Pass 24 Jun 2022 168,922 miles

Brake pipes covered in grease front to rear

Exhaust downpipe bolt missing but secure

Fuel pipes covered in grease front to rear

Offside Front Lower Outer sill corroded

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Front bush in arm (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Rear Battery insecure but not likely to fall from carrier (4.13 (a) (i))

Under trays/seal covers fitted not allowing full inspection

Pass 6 Jun 2019 164,559 miles

Central Front Items removed from driver's view prior to test ()

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

Nearside Front Upper Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Pass 1 Jun 2018 158,818 miles

Nearside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Non obligatory mirror damaged Wing mirror glass ()

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

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

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

Pass 26 May 2017 152,209 miles

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Parking brake lever ratchet mechanism is slightly worn (3.1.5)

Pass 3 Jun 2016 145,446 miles

Exhaust noisy (7.1.4)

Fail 3 Jun 2016 145,444 miles

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Exhaust noisy (7.1.4)

Pass 6 May 2015 136,816 miles
Pass 1 May 2014 132,379 miles
Pass 27 Feb 2013 124,702 miles

fuel pipes slightly rusty. rear brake pipes rusty. front discs slight wear. rear tyres slightly worn.

Pass 20 Jan 2012 121,130 miles

frount number plate insecure

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

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

Pass 12 Jan 2011 114,105 miles

front number plate slightly loose

front tyres 245/40/*18

play in both rear lower suspension bushes

rear 275/35/18

rear diff damp

rear pads low

slight oil leak from engine

small chips in windscreen

Fail 6 Jan 2011 114,102 miles

Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

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

front number plate slightly loose

front tyres 245/40/*18

play in both rear lower suspension bushes

rear 275/35/18

rear diff damp

rear pads low

slight oil leak from engine

small chips in windscreen

Pass 12 Dec 2009 104,949 miles

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

Nearside Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

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

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

near side head lamp reflector vibrating slightly

Fail 3 Sep 2009 104,659 miles

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

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

all tyres uneven wear

front number plate slightly loose

front to rear and front brake pipes corroded

front to rear fuel pipes corroded

fuel light on

slight play in rear drop links

slight play in steering arm on power steering box

small chip on windscreen

steering post noisy

tyre size 245/40/18/y

tyre size 275/35/r18y

Pass 20 Aug 2008 93,363 miles
Pass 14 Aug 2008 93,354 miles
Pass 13 Feb 2008 92,354 miles

REAR TYRES ON 2MM 275/35/ZR18 95Y MICHELIN PILOT

RESIDUE AROUND REAR DIFF AXLE

SLIGHT CORROSION OFFSIDE FRONT BRAKE PIPE

Pass 12 Feb 2007 85,247 miles
Pass 24 Feb 2006 73,510 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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7 XLY is a 2001 BMW M5 in Blue with a 4,941cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 85.7%.

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 7 XLY, 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 7 XLY registered?

7 XLY is a 2001 BMW M5, first registered on 13 March 2001.

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