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CX55 FMY

2005 BMW M5

Black Petrol 4999cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires16 Aug 2020
Tests14 (11 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate78.6%

Mileage

101,396 mi
Last recorded101,396 miles
Recorded on17 Aug 2019
Typical for 2005 BMW M566,511 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationCX55 FMY
MakeBMW
ModelM5
Year2005
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine4,999cc

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MOT History

11 pass 3 fail
Pass 17 Aug 2019 101,396 miles
Pass 3 Feb 2018 100,107 miles

Front brake pipes covered with under seal making it difficult to inspect

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 3 Feb 2018 100,105 miles

Front registration plate character(s) incorrectly spaced (6.3.4a)

Nearside Brake pipe excessively corroded front to rear section all the way to rear calipers (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Brake pipe excessively corroded front to rear section all the way to rear calipers (3.6.B.2c)

Front brake pipes covered with under seal making it difficult to inspect

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)

Pass 11 Nov 2016 96,695 miles
Pass 21 Mar 2015 94,981 miles
Pass 2 May 2014 88,211 miles
Fail 15 Mar 2013 83,413 miles

Advise n/s/f inner wheel rim been repaired.(welded)

Advise o/s/r & n/s/r brake disc`s corroded and worn.

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

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

Pass 15 Mar 2013 83,413 miles

Advise n/s/f inner wheel rim been repaired.(welded)

Advise o/s/r & n/s/r brake disc`s corroded and worn.

Pass 7 Mar 2012 75,042 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

nearside front tyre has a rip on the sidewall

offside front tyre wearing on both sides

rear brake discs scored

Fail 6 Mar 2012 75,042 miles

Offside Headlamp incorrect colour (1.7.5b)

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

nearside front tyre has a rip on the sidewall

offside front tyre wearing on both sides

rear brake discs scored

Pass 19 Jul 2011 72,029 miles
Pass 2 Feb 2010 61,456 miles
Pass 18 Feb 2009 54,359 miles

windscreen washers weak

Pass 14 Aug 2008 48,876 miles

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

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

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

Offside 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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CX55 FMY 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 78.6%.

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 CX55 FMY, 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 CX55 FMY registered?

CX55 FMY is a 2005 BMW M5, first registered on 1 September 2005.

Is CX55 FMY safe to buy?

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