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DS05 NOS

2005 BMW M5

Black Petrol 4999cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires16 Mar 2025
Tests19 (16 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate84.2%

Mileage

84,102 mi
Last recorded84,102 miles
Recorded on17 Mar 2024
Typical for 2005 BMW M566,511 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDS05 NOS
MakeBMW
ModelM5
Year2005
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine4,999cc

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MOT History

16 pass 3 fail
Pass 17 Mar 2024 84,102 miles
Pass 13 Mar 2023 83,025 miles
Fail 13 Mar 2023 83,025 miles

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

Pass 8 Mar 2022 81,684 miles
Pass 22 Nov 2019 81,625 miles
Pass 22 Nov 2018 81,599 miles
Pass 25 Oct 2017 79,877 miles
Pass 24 Nov 2016 77,921 miles
Pass 6 Oct 2015 75,770 miles
Pass 30 Sep 2014 72,043 miles

Nearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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

Offside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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

Oil leak

Pass 9 Oct 2013 61,884 miles
Pass 16 Oct 2012 48,142 miles

N/S front tyre worn severely on inner edge

Pass 5 Nov 2011 40,964 miles
Pass 16 Nov 2010 31,957 miles
Fail 11 Nov 2010 31,957 miles

Nearside rear brake juddering severely (3.7.A.5b)

Offside rear brake juddering slightly (3.7.A.5b)

Pass 27 Apr 2010 26,123 miles
Pass 9 Apr 2009 18,862 miles
Fail 30 Mar 2009 18,862 miles

Front brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h)

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

Pass 27 Mar 2008 9,079 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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DS05 NOS is a 2005 BMW M5 in Black with a 4,999cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 84.2%.

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 DS05 NOS, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was DS05 NOS registered?

DS05 NOS is a 2005 BMW M5, first registered on 14 July 2005.

Is DS05 NOS safe to buy?

The MOT history for DS05 NOS shows 19 tests with a 84.2% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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