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AJ05 BOU

2005 BMW M5

Black Petrol 4999cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires16 Jan 2018
Tests12 (10 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate83.3%

Mileage

117,266 mi
Last recorded117,266 miles
Recorded on12 Jan 2017
Typical for 2005 BMW M566,511 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAJ05 BOU
MakeBMW
ModelM5
Year2005
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine4,999cc

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MOT History

10 pass 2 fail
Pass 12 Jan 2017 117,266 miles
Fail 10 Jan 2017 117,261 miles

Nearside Rear Road wheel cracked (4.2.A.1a)

Pass 5 Jan 2016 111,791 miles
Pass 17 Jan 2015 107,391 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

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

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

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

engine light on

Pass 3 Oct 2013 98,584 miles

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

Pass 1 Feb 2013 93,804 miles

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

Pass 2 Apr 2012 89,526 miles
Pass 13 Apr 2011 87,882 miles
Fail 1 Apr 2011 87,875 miles

Exhaust noise is clearly in excess of that emitted by a similar vehicle fitted with a standard silencer in average condition (7.1.4)

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

front brake discs corroded and worn

rear brake discs badly worn and scored

Pass 26 Mar 2010 77,594 miles
Pass 13 Mar 2009 55,319 miles
Pass 27 Sep 2007 27,388 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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AJ05 BOU is a 2005 BMW M5 in Black with a 4,999cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 83.3%.

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 AJ05 BOU, 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 AJ05 BOU registered?

AJ05 BOU is a 2005 BMW M5, first registered on 20 May 2005.

Is AJ05 BOU safe to buy?

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