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DN05 FPP

2005 BMW M5

Blue Petrol 4941cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires3 May 2021
Tests19 (13 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate68.4%

Mileage

97,854 mi
Last recorded97,854 miles
Recorded on4 May 2020
Typical for 2005 BMW M566,511 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDN05 FPP
MakeBMW
ModelM5
Year2005
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine4,941cc

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MOT History

13 pass 6 fail
Pass 4 May 2020 97,854 miles
Pass 1 Dec 2018 95,056 miles
Pass 17 Nov 2017 92,488 miles
Fail 17 Nov 2017 92,488 miles

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Pass 12 Nov 2016 89,542 miles
Pass 4 Nov 2015 85,122 miles

Sub-frame rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement rear subframe bushs (2.4.G.2)

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

Fail 23 Oct 2015 85,068 miles

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)

Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

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

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Fail 23 Oct 2015 85,067 miles

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)

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Fail 16 Oct 2014 80,005 miles

Nearside Rear Direction indicators incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Nearside Side repeater incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Rear Direction indicators incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Side repeater incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Pass 16 Oct 2014 80,005 miles
Pass 18 Jun 2013 70,656 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Pass 14 Jun 2012 65,201 miles
Pass 7 Jun 2011 59,063 miles

washers weak in operation

Fail 26 May 2011 59,004 miles

Offside Rear Suspension arm worn and seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

front discs corrosion/lipped

washers weak in operation

Pass 4 Jun 2010 53,820 miles
Pass 5 Jun 2009 47,731 miles

n/s/f tyre 0mm on inside edge

recomend new tyre

Pass 30 May 2008 36,971 miles
Fail 31 Oct 2007 26,895 miles

Nearside Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Offside Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Pass 31 Oct 2007 26,895 miles

Nearside Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Offside Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

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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DN05 FPP is a 2005 BMW M5 in Blue with a 4,941cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68.4%.

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 DN05 FPP, 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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DN05 FPP is a 2005 BMW M5, first registered on 1 June 2005.

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