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AO05 YKG

2005 BMW M5

Black Petrol 4999cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires17 Sep 2019
Tests14 (12 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate85.7%

Mileage

84,626 mi
Last recorded84,626 miles
Recorded on18 Sep 2018
Typical for 2005 BMW M566,511 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAO05 YKG
MakeBMW
ModelM5
Year2005
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine4,999cc

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MOT History

12 pass 2 fail
Pass 18 Sep 2018 84,626 miles
Pass 8 Jul 2017 82,718 miles
Pass 2 Jul 2016 81,485 miles
Pass 14 Jul 2015 78,881 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

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

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 28 Aug 2014 75,749 miles

both rear tyres inner side wall deteriorated

both rear tyres worn on inner edge

Pass 29 Aug 2013 72,965 miles

both rear tyres have cuts in inner sidewalls but not deep enough to show cords.

Fail 29 Aug 2013 72,965 miles

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

both rear tyres have cuts in inner sidewalls but not deep enough to show cords.

Pass 11 Apr 2013 66,129 miles

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

Pass 31 May 2012 57,501 miles
Pass 10 Jun 2011 50,934 miles

Offside Inner Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Fail 10 Jun 2011 50,934 miles

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Offside Inner Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

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

Pass 17 May 2010 42,260 miles
Pass 29 May 2009 34,596 miles
Pass 22 Apr 2008 27,387 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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AO05 YKG is a 2005 BMW M5 in Black with a 4,999cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 85.7%.

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 AO05 YKG, 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 AO05 YKG registered?

AO05 YKG is a 2005 BMW M5, first registered on 17 May 2005.

Is AO05 YKG safe to buy?

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