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BX55 PFA

2005 BMW M5

Black Petrol 4999cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires22 Jul 2026
Tests16 (15 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate93.8%

Mileage

94,447 mi
Last recorded94,447 miles
Recorded on23 Jul 2025
Typical for 2005 BMW M566,511 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBX55 PFA
MakeBMW
ModelM5
Year2005
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine4,999cc

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MOT History

15 pass 1 fail
Pass 23 Jul 2025 94,447 miles

Brake disc worn, but not excessively front and rear (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Pass 15 Dec 2022 94,015 miles
Pass 13 Dec 2021 91,154 miles

Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))

Nearside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

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

Nearside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material above rear sub-frame (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Rear Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

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

Offside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin brake pads worn irregularly (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material above rear sub-frame (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Rear Oil leak, but not excessive rear transmission system (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 27 Nov 2020 87,176 miles
Pass 29 May 2019 82,565 miles

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Pass 30 May 2018 79,228 miles

Offside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Surface rusty through a section of the brake disc. (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Pass 2 Jun 2017 76,555 miles

Rear Oil leak Rear Diff area. ()

Pass 1 Jun 2016 70,781 miles

advise wiring fouling nsf advise exhaust note . advise exhaust modified

Pass 19 May 2015 64,604 miles

Nearside Rear Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Oil leak

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

Pass 4 Jun 2014 60,794 miles
Fail 8 Feb 2014 60,780 miles

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

Nail in nearside rear tyre

Pass 8 Dec 2012 56,895 miles
Pass 30 Nov 2011 52,543 miles

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

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

front discs worn

Pass 17 Dec 2010 48,087 miles

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

rear brake discs slightly worn

Pass 10 Dec 2009 36,125 miles
Pass 9 Dec 2008 29,430 miles

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

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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BX55 PFA is a 2005 BMW M5 in Black with a 4,999cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 93.8%.

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 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 BX55 PFA, 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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BX55 PFA is a 2005 BMW M5, first registered on 13 December 2005.

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