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D5 BYL

2005 BMW M5

Blue Petrol 4999cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires29 Aug 2026
Tests18 (14 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate77.8%

Mileage

112,887 mi
Last recorded112,887 miles
Recorded on30 Aug 2025
Typical for 2005 BMW M566,511 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationD5 BYL
MakeBMW
ModelM5
Year2005
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine4,999cc

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MOT History

14 pass 4 fail
Pass 30 Aug 2025 112,887 miles
Pass 6 Mar 2021 109,830 miles
Pass 29 Feb 2020 107,872 miles
Pass 15 Feb 2019 104,567 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play drop link (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 22 Jan 2018 101,125 miles
Fail 13 Jan 2018 101,121 miles

Offside Front Anti-roll bar attachment bracket/mounting fractured (2.4.G.1)

Pass 11 Jan 2017 93,041 miles

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

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

brake warning lamp on

Fail 9 Jan 2017 93,041 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

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

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

brake warning lamp on

Pass 5 Dec 2015 86,357 miles
Pass 2 Dec 2014 78,036 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Pass 9 Jul 2013 59,039 miles
Pass 11 Jul 2012 53,444 miles

Offside Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Fail 11 Jul 2012 53,442 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too far to the right (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Offside Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Pass 12 May 2011 44,412 miles
Pass 26 Apr 2010 34,975 miles

suspect number plates will be removed and old number plates refitted

Fail 23 Apr 2010 34,837 miles

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

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

Rear registration plate character(s) likely to be misread (6.3.4b)

Pass 7 Apr 2009 27,092 miles
Pass 15 Apr 2008 18,998 miles

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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D5 BYL 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 D5 BYL, 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 D5 BYL registered?

D5 BYL is a 2005 BMW M5, first registered on 2 September 2005.

Is D5 BYL safe to buy?

The MOT history for D5 BYL shows 18 tests with a 77.8% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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