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E13 TAT

2005 BMW M5

Black Petrol 4999cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires16 Dec 2025
Tests21 (17 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate81%

Mileage

107,954 mi
Last recorded107,954 miles
Recorded on17 Dec 2024
Typical for 2005 BMW M566,511 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationE13 TAT
MakeBMW
ModelM5
Year2005
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine4,999cc

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MOT History

17 pass 4 fail
Pass 17 Dec 2024 107,954 miles
Pass 19 Oct 2023 101,938 miles

Offside Rear Brake hose slightly twisted (1.1.12 (b) (i))

Fail 13 Oct 2023 101,933 miles

Front Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Nearside Front Brake hose excessively deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Brake hose slightly twisted (1.1.12 (b) (i))

Pass 29 Sep 2022 95,576 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 7 Oct 2021 88,594 miles
Pass 11 Sep 2020 83,504 miles

Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened ALL FOUR (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 12 Sep 2019 77,367 miles
Pass 26 Nov 2018 75,564 miles
Pass 21 Dec 2017 73,722 miles
Pass 22 Dec 2016 68,855 miles
Pass 13 Nov 2015 64,849 miles

Nearside Front Tyre bald inner edge worn outer edge

Offside Front Tyre bald inner edge worn outer edge

Fail 13 Nov 2015 64,848 miles

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

Nearside Front Tyre bald inner edge worn outer edge

Offside Front Tyre bald inner edge worn outer edge

Pass 15 Nov 2014 61,506 miles
Pass 20 Nov 2013 57,830 miles

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

Fail 16 Nov 2013 57,758 miles

Fuel cap/sealing device missing (7.2.4a)

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

Pass 30 Nov 2012 53,134 miles
Fail 30 Nov 2012 53,134 miles

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.C.1b)

Pass 24 Nov 2011 49,292 miles

Offside Front Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

Pass 23 Dec 2010 42,307 miles
Pass 16 Dec 2009 29,994 miles
Pass 19 Dec 2008 18,763 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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E13 TAT is a 2005 BMW M5 in Black with a 4,999cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 81%.

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 E13 TAT, 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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E13 TAT is a 2005 BMW M5, first registered on 15 December 2005.

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