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E6 OSW

2005 BMW M5

Grey Petrol 4999cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires22 May 2019
Tests12 (9 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

82,685 mi
Last recorded82,685 miles
Recorded on23 May 2018
Typical for 2005 BMW M566,511 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationE6 OSW
MakeBMW
ModelM5
Year2005
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine4,999cc

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MOT History

9 pass 3 fail
Pass 23 May 2018 82,685 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Fail 21 May 2018 82,678 miles

Registration plate does not conform to the specified requirements improper spacing (0.1 (d))

Nearside Rear Road wheel fractured inner bead (5.2.2 (a)) DANGEROUS

advise covers under bonnet under car and on outer sills

advise exhaust blowing on joint

Pass 7 May 2017 79,393 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Pass 30 Apr 2016 77,297 miles
Fail 30 Apr 2016 77,297 miles

registration plate character(s) incorrectly spaced front and back (6.3.4a)

Pass 17 Jan 2015 74,514 miles
Fail 14 Jan 2015 74,513 miles

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

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

Pass 5 Oct 2012 70,648 miles
Pass 27 Aug 2011 65,961 miles
Pass 28 Aug 2010 58,207 miles
Pass 18 Sep 2009 54,591 miles

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

Pass 19 Sep 2008 30,870 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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E6 OSW is a 2005 BMW M5 in Grey with a 4,999cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 E6 OSW, 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

How do I check the history of E6 OSW?

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What year was E6 OSW registered?

E6 OSW is a 2005 BMW M5, first registered on 8 December 2005.

Is E6 OSW safe to buy?

The MOT history for E6 OSW shows 12 tests with a 75% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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