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AJ05 HJG

2005 BMW M5

Black Petrol 4999cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires26 Feb 2027
Tests19 (15 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate78.9%

Mileage

109,670 mi
Last recorded109,670 miles
Recorded on27 Feb 2026
Typical for 2005 BMW M566,511 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

15 pass 4 fail
Pass 27 Feb 2026 109,670 miles
Pass 2 Apr 2024 109,388 miles
Pass 1 May 2021 109,135 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 6 Feb 2018 108,830 miles

Offside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded Cross (3.6.B.2c)

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

Fail 10 Jan 2018 108,827 miles

Brake pipe excessively corroded Both front to rear (3.6.B.2c)

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

Offside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded Cross (3.6.B.2c)

Tyre worn close to the legal limit Both front worn on inner edges (4.1.E.1)

Pass 10 Nov 2016 108,038 miles

Exhaust noisy (7.1.4)

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

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

Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Pass 2 Nov 2015 103,975 miles
Fail 30 Oct 2015 103,975 miles

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

Pass 6 Dec 2014 98,067 miles
Pass 28 May 2014 92,500 miles
Pass 15 Nov 2013 88,497 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Front Upper Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Fail 15 Nov 2013 88,497 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Front Upper Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 7 Nov 2012 86,201 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

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

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 31 Oct 2011 99,178 miles

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)

Pass 29 Oct 2010 96,789 miles

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)

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Pass 3 Nov 2009 75,904 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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

Fail 2 Nov 2009 75,903 miles

Hazard warning switch faulty (1.4.B.1d)

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

Windscreen has damage to the swept area in excess of a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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

Pass 12 Aug 2008 44,600 miles
Pass 4 Jul 2007 18,594 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 HJG is a 2005 BMW M5 in Black with a 4,999cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 78.9%.

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 HJG, 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 HJG registered?

AJ05 HJG is a 2005 BMW M5, first registered on 17 May 2005.

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