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266D219

2005 BMW M5

Blue Petrol 4999cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires2 Sep 2015
Tests9 (7 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate77.8%

Mileage

49,947 mi
Last recorded49,947 miles
Recorded on3 Sep 2014
Typical for 2005 BMW M566,511 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

Registration266D219
MakeBMW
ModelM5
Year2005
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine4,999cc

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MOT History

7 pass 2 fail
Pass 3 Sep 2014 49,947 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 24 Oct 2013 44,133 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

cover sills fitted to door sills

uneven wear on offside front tyre

Fail 24 Oct 2013 44,101 miles

Offside Rear Tyre not fitted in accordance with side wall instructions (4.1.D.1f)

Pass 9 Nov 2012 41,412 miles
Pass 1 Nov 2011 39,658 miles

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

Pass 26 Oct 2010 36,489 miles

front and rear discs rusty

Pass 20 Oct 2009 32,182 miles
Pass 8 Dec 2008 28,162 miles
Fail 8 Dec 2008 28,162 miles

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

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

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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266D219 is a 2005 BMW M5 in Blue with a 4,999cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 9 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 77.8%.

Across all 2005 BMW M5 models, the average MOT pass rate is 84.4% with a typical mileage of 66,511 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 266D219, 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 21 years old, this BMW M5 is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

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What year was 266D219 registered?

266D219 is a 2005 BMW M5, first registered on 20 December 2005.

Is 266D219 safe to buy?

The MOT history for 266D219 shows 9 tests with a 77.8% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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