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A7 WAN

2005 BMW M5

Blue Petrol 4999cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires5 Jan 2027
Tests18 (18 pass, 0 fail)
Pass rate100%

Mileage

93,138 mi
Last recorded93,138 miles
Recorded on20 Dec 2025
Typical for 2005 BMW M566,511 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationA7 WAN
MakeBMW
ModelM5
Year2005
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine4,999cc

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MOT History

18 pass
Pass 20 Dec 2025 93,138 miles
Pass 31 Dec 2024 93,038 miles
Pass 6 Jan 2024 92,804 miles
Pass 19 Nov 2022 92,701 miles
Pass 17 Nov 2021 92,574 miles
Pass 27 Nov 2020 92,467 miles
Pass 25 May 2019 89,354 miles

Front Upper Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated both (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge all four (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 8 May 2018 84,732 miles
Pass 3 May 2017 78,119 miles
Pass 29 Apr 2016 74,002 miles
Pass 1 May 2015 69,449 miles

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

Pass 2 May 2014 60,981 miles
Pass 4 May 2013 50,735 miles
Pass 26 May 2012 42,269 miles
Pass 21 May 2011 35,399 miles

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

Pass 21 May 2010 28,428 miles
Pass 26 May 2009 22,662 miles
Pass 28 May 2008 15,183 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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A7 WAN is a 2005 BMW M5 in Blue with a 4,999cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 100%.

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 A7 WAN, 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 A7 WAN registered?

A7 WAN is a 2005 BMW M5, first registered on 20 May 2005.

Is A7 WAN safe to buy?

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