MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
171,197 miSignificantly above average — investigate
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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
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
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))
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))
Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)
Parking brake lever ratchet mechanism is slightly worn (3.1.5)
Exhaust noisy (7.1.4)
Horn not working (1.6.2a)
Exhaust noisy (7.1.4)
fuel pipes slightly rusty. rear brake pipes rusty. front discs slight wear. rear tyres slightly worn.
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)
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
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
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
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
REAR TYRES ON 2MM 275/35/ZR18 95Y MICHELIN PILOT
RESIDUE AROUND REAR DIFF AXLE
SLIGHT CORROSION OFFSIDE FRONT BRAKE PIPE
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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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7 XLY is a 2001 BMW M5, first registered on 13 March 2001.
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