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9 RTS

2005 BMW M5

Black Petrol 4999cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires4 Jul 2026
Tests20 (18 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate90%

Mileage

78,309 mi
Last recorded78,309 miles
Recorded on5 Jul 2025
Typical for 2005 BMW M566,511 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

Registration9 RTS
MakeBMW
ModelM5
Year2005
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine4,999cc

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MOT History

18 pass 2 fail
Pass 5 Jul 2025 78,309 miles
Pass 1 Jun 2024 77,934 miles
Pass 19 Nov 2022 77,397 miles
Pass 2 Nov 2021 76,970 miles
Pass 5 Nov 2020 76,584 miles
Fail 5 Nov 2020 76,584 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Pass 2 Nov 2019 76,427 miles
Pass 31 Oct 2018 75,944 miles

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

Oil leak, but not excessive rear diff (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 3 Nov 2017 75,265 miles

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Pass 31 Oct 2016 73,586 miles

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened badly pitted (3.5.1i)

Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened badly pitted (3.5.1i)

Pass 22 Oct 2015 71,280 miles

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit on 2mm 285.35.19 (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Inner Tyre worn close to the legal limit worn 255.40.19 (4.1.E.1)

Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened badly pitted (3.5.1i)

Fail 19 Oct 2015 71,280 miles

Offside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit on 2mm 285.35.19 (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Inner Tyre worn close to the legal limit worn 255.40.19 (4.1.E.1)

Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened badly pitted (3.5.1i)

Pass 28 Oct 2014 68,081 miles
Pass 1 Nov 2013 63,957 miles

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

tyre size : 285.35.19

Pass 9 Oct 2012 55,180 miles
Pass 4 Nov 2011 52,157 miles
Pass 28 Oct 2010 47,720 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Pass 26 Oct 2009 43,860 miles
Pass 28 Oct 2008 38,054 miles
Pass 29 Apr 2008 36,220 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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9 RTS is a 2005 BMW M5 in Black with a 4,999cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 90%.

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 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 9 RTS, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was 9 RTS registered?

9 RTS is a 2005 BMW M5, first registered on 21 December 2005.

Is 9 RTS safe to buy?

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