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AK51 ANK

2005 BMW M5

Black Petrol 4999cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires4 May 2019
Tests11 (9 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate81.8%

Mileage

73,632 mi
Last recorded73,632 miles
Recorded on5 May 2018
Typical for 2005 BMW M566,511 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAK51 ANK
MakeBMW
ModelM5
Year2005
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine4,999cc

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MOT History

9 pass 2 fail
Pass 5 May 2018 73,632 miles
Pass 19 Apr 2016 73,546 miles
Pass 29 Jun 2015 73,233 miles
Pass 10 Jul 2014 69,940 miles
Fail 8 Jul 2014 69,909 miles

Front registration plate character(s) incorrectly spaced (6.3.4a)

Nearside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Rear registration plate character(s) incorrectly spaced (6.3.4a)

Offside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Pass 29 Jun 2013 63,746 miles
Pass 27 Sep 2012 62,729 miles

Both rear lower wishbone inner bushes in poor condition

Fail 17 Sep 2012 62,520 miles

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b) DANGEROUS

Both rear lower wishbone inner bushes in poor condition

Pass 8 Aug 2011 57,590 miles

Nearside Front Road wheel slightly damaged (4.2.A.1a)

Nearside Rear Road wheel slightly damaged (4.2.A.1a)

Offside Front Road wheel slightly damaged (4.2.A.1a)

Offside Rear Road wheel slightly damaged (4.2.A.1a)

offside front tyre worn on inner edge

Pass 10 Feb 2010 43,696 miles
Pass 5 Jan 2009 29,195 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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AK51 ANK is a 2005 BMW M5 in Black with a 4,999cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 81.8%.

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 AK51 ANK, 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 AK51 ANK registered?

AK51 ANK is a 2005 BMW M5, first registered on 9 December 2005.

Is AK51 ANK safe to buy?

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