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CV55 MBX

2005 BMW M5

Black Petrol 4999cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires19 Sep 2020
Tests15 (11 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate73.3%

Mileage

90,102 mi
Last recorded90,102 miles
Recorded on20 Sep 2019
Typical for 2005 BMW M566,511 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationCV55 MBX
MakeBMW
ModelM5
Year2005
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine4,999cc

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MOT History

11 pass 4 fail
Pass 20 Sep 2019 90,102 miles

both rear tyres worn inner

corrosion on brake pipes

nsf tyre bold outer

Pass 7 Jul 2018 87,204 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 30 Aug 2016 87,198 miles
Pass 15 Jun 2015 84,649 miles

Nearside Front Obligatory mirror damaged, but not seriously affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

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

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

rear diff leaking oil

Pass 24 Jun 2014 83,130 miles

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

Pass 24 Jun 2013 81,382 miles

corrosion on o/s/f metal brake pipe.

slight play in o/s/r lower suspension joint.

Fail 17 Jun 2013 81,355 miles

Front All position lamps excessively deteriorated so that they are not visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)

Nearside Rear Body has a sharp edge caused by damage (6.1.C.1)

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

Offside Headlamp excessively deteriorated so that the light output is severely reduced (1.7.5a)

corrosion on o/s/f metal brake pipe.

slight play in o/s/r lower suspension joint.

Pass 16 Jun 2012 77,051 miles

front discs slight wear. under chassis cover(s)

Fail 16 Jun 2012 77,051 miles

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

front discs slight wear. under chassis cover(s)

Pass 26 Apr 2011 71,566 miles
Pass 10 Mar 2010 68,468 miles
Pass 2 Mar 2009 67,497 miles

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

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

Fail 2 Mar 2009 67,497 miles

Front registration plate character(s) not correctly formed (6.3.4b)

Rear registration plate character(s) not correctly formed (6.3.4b)

Fail 11 Mar 2008 59,794 miles

Front registration plate missing (6.3.1a)

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

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

front side windows tinted

Pass 11 Mar 2008 59,794 miles

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

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

front side windows tinted

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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CV55 MBX is a 2005 BMW M5 in Black with a 4,999cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.3%.

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 CV55 MBX, 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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CV55 MBX is a 2005 BMW M5, first registered on 12 September 2005.

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