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GL51 YWZ

2001 BMW M5

Blue Petrol 4941cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires10 Mar 2017
Tests14 (12 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate85.7%

Mileage

99,389 mi
Last recorded99,389 miles
Recorded on11 Mar 2016
Typical for 2001 BMW M593,301 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGL51 YWZ
MakeBMW
ModelM5
Year2001
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine4,941cc

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MOT History

12 pass 2 fail
Pass 11 Mar 2016 99,389 miles
Pass 21 Oct 2015 96,879 miles

front brake discs corroded

slight earth fault o/s/r lights

slight movement in n/s steering arm articulation joint

Pass 5 Nov 2014 89,589 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

body sill covers fitted

front brake discs corroded on inner faces

play in nearside inner track rod end

Pass 16 Oct 2013 82,265 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

front brake discs slightly corroded on inner faces

Pass 10 Oct 2012 74,548 miles

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

Offside Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

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

oil service light on

Pass 3 Nov 2011 66,084 miles

advance movement in o/s/r drop link

Pass 2 Nov 2010 57,885 miles

front brake discs slightly corroded

Pass 27 Oct 2009 49,095 miles

Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

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

small cuts to rear tyres

stone chips in windscreen

Pass 7 Nov 2008 39,935 miles

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

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

Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

both front inner brake discs pitted and corroded

Pass 22 Oct 2007 28,469 miles

all 4 tyres wearing on edges just witin mot limits

Pass 25 Oct 2006 24,641 miles
Fail 24 Oct 2006 24,641 miles

Brake pipe kinked (3.6.B.2b)

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar attachment bracket/mounting fractured (2.4.G.1)

Nearside Rear Seat belt locking mechanism does not secure or release (5.2.5a)

Pass 19 Jun 2006 22,213 miles
Fail 19 Jun 2006 22,213 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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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GL51 YWZ is a 2001 BMW M5 in Blue with a 4,941cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 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 GL51 YWZ, 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 GL51 YWZ registered?

GL51 YWZ is a 2001 BMW M5, first registered on 20 December 2001.

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