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AE05 YUS

2005 BMW M5

Blue Petrol 4999cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires21 Apr 2027
Tests20 (18 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate90%

Mileage

85,500 mi
Last recorded85,500 miles
Recorded on22 Apr 2026
Typical for 2005 BMW M566,511 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAE05 YUS
MakeBMW
ModelM5
Year2005
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine4,999cc

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MOT History

18 pass 2 fail
Pass 22 Apr 2026 85,500 miles

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Inner braking surface (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively Both (1.2.1 (e))

Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Both (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Both worn on inner edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 27 Jan 2025 85,121 miles
Pass 27 Jan 2024 83,955 miles

Nearside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

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

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Worn on inside edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

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

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Worn on inside edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 23 Jul 2021 82,570 miles

Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Offside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Pass 21 Jul 2020 77,396 miles

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

Pass 6 Jun 2019 77,328 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge slight wear inside edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge slight wear inside edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 23 May 2018 74,731 miles
Fail 23 May 2018 74,731 miles

Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 25 Apr 2017 71,846 miles
Pass 21 Apr 2016 68,318 miles
Pass 20 Apr 2015 66,997 miles
Pass 21 May 2014 60,509 miles
Pass 23 May 2013 56,288 miles
Pass 3 May 2012 53,192 miles
Pass 16 May 2011 44,065 miles

Additional centre brake light does not appear to be fitted correctly

Insides of Front brake discs corroded

Low tone horn not working

Fail 13 May 2011 44,064 miles

Emissions not tested (7.0)

Additional centre brake light does not appear to be fitted correctly

Insides of Front brake discs corroded

Low tone horn not working

Pass 20 May 2010 42,625 miles
Pass 23 May 2009 39,175 miles
Pass 27 May 2008 36,042 miles
Pass 18 Sep 2007 34,414 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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AE05 YUS is a 2005 BMW M5 in Blue 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 AE05 YUS, 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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AE05 YUS is a 2005 BMW M5, first registered on 23 May 2005.

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