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BT55 ZJZ

2005 BMW M5

Blue Petrol 4999cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires19 Jul 2022
Tests18 (14 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate77.8%

Mileage

114,785 mi
Last recorded114,785 miles
Recorded on13 Jul 2021
Typical for 2005 BMW M566,511 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBT55 ZJZ
MakeBMW
ModelM5
Year2005
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine4,999cc

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MOT History

14 pass 4 fail
Pass 13 Jul 2021 114,785 miles

Rear Oil leak, but not excessive differential seal (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing all four tyres (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 20 Jul 2020 113,897 miles

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

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

Fail 20 Jul 2020 113,897 miles

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

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

Power steering component leaking oil cooler (2.1.5 (a))

Pass 24 Jun 2019 112,800 miles
Pass 28 Jun 2018 111,149 miles
Pass 25 Apr 2017 104,526 miles
Pass 2 May 2016 100,363 miles
Pass 19 May 2015 97,020 miles
Pass 14 May 2014 93,864 miles
Pass 16 May 2013 83,366 miles
Pass 15 Mar 2012 77,991 miles

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

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

Fail 15 Mar 2012 77,972 miles

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

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

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

Pass 16 Apr 2011 73,110 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

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

Pass 25 Nov 2010 70,800 miles
Pass 27 Nov 2009 57,636 miles

plastic covers fitted to the underside of vehicle not allowing full inspection

Fail 25 Nov 2009 57,622 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

plastic covers fitted to the underside of vehicle not allowing full inspection

Pass 3 Dec 2008 44,481 miles
Fail 1 Dec 2008 44,480 miles

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

Offside Front Tyre has a lump, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

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

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

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

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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BT55 ZJZ is a 2005 BMW M5 in Blue with a 4,999cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 77.8%.

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 BT55 ZJZ, 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 BT55 ZJZ registered?

BT55 ZJZ is a 2005 BMW M5, first registered on 15 December 2005.

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