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EJ55 XOX

2005 BMW M5

Maroon Petrol 4999cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires22 Sep 2016
Tests8 (7 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate87.5%

Mileage

73,708 mi
Last recorded73,708 miles
Recorded on23 Sep 2015
Typical for 2005 BMW M566,511 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationEJ55 XOX
MakeBMW
ModelM5
Year2005
ColourMaroon
Fuel typePetrol
Engine4,999cc

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MOT History

7 pass 1 fail
Pass 23 Sep 2015 73,708 miles

Front Brake lining(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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

Offside Rear Suspension arm worn but not seriously weakened bottom wish bone bush (2.4.G.1)

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

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

Pass 19 Aug 2014 66,817 miles

Both Front and Both Rear discs rusty.

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

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Pass 26 Apr 2013 61,833 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

N/S/F tyre outer sidewall damaged

N/S/R tyre sidewall damaged

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 26 Apr 2012 55,529 miles
Pass 7 May 2011 47,081 miles
Fail 3 May 2011 47,081 miles

Offside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

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

Pass 19 May 2010 37,105 miles
Pass 16 Apr 2009 30,342 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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EJ55 XOX is a 2005 BMW M5 in Maroon with a 4,999cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 8 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 87.5%.

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 performed better than the average for its year.

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 EJ55 XOX, 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 EJ55 XOX registered?

EJ55 XOX is a 2005 BMW M5, first registered on 30 November 2005.

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