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CP55 NYV

2005 BMW M5

Black Petrol 4999cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires23 Feb 2024
Tests17 (13 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate76.5%

Mileage

78,545 mi
Last recorded78,545 miles
Recorded on23 Feb 2026
Typical for 2005 BMW M566,511 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationCP55 NYV
MakeBMW
ModelM5
Year2005
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine4,999cc

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MOT History

13 pass 4 fail
Fail 23 Feb 2026 78,545 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Nearside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 24 Feb 2023 78,514 miles
Pass 30 Dec 2021 78,272 miles
Pass 12 Aug 2020 77,967 miles
Pass 22 Jul 2019 77,657 miles
Fail 20 Jul 2019 77,656 miles

Front Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Supplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault (7.1.6 (a))

Rear Passenger's seat insecure (6.2.6 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 5 Jun 2017 76,447 miles

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

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

Offside Rear Inner tyre low

Pass 10 Mar 2016 74,905 miles
Pass 18 Dec 2014 73,546 miles
Fail 18 Dec 2014 73,546 miles

Offside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Pass 18 Dec 2013 70,883 miles

Nearside Front Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

Offside Rear Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 11 Dec 2012 66,904 miles

Offside Rear Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

Pass 30 Nov 2011 62,389 miles

air bag lights indicates a fault

Pass 15 Oct 2010 60,133 miles

Nearside Rear Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

n/s/f tyre has cut in side wall

Pass 20 Oct 2009 56,210 miles
Pass 12 Aug 2008 43,668 miles

nails in nearside rear tyre

slight damage on nearside front wheel rim

Fail 12 Aug 2008 43,668 miles

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

nails in nearside rear tyre

slight damage on nearside front wheel rim

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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CP55 NYV is a 2005 BMW M5 in Black with a 4,999cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.5%.

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 CP55 NYV, 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 CP55 NYV registered?

CP55 NYV is a 2005 BMW M5, first registered on 10 September 2005.

Is CP55 NYV safe to buy?

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