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EU55 BDZ

2005 BMW M5

Black Petrol 4999cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires9 Mar 2020
Tests15 (13 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate86.7%

Mileage

126,738 mi
Last recorded126,738 miles
Recorded on9 Mar 2019
Typical for 2005 BMW M566,511 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationEU55 BDZ
MakeBMW
ModelM5
Year2005
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine4,999cc

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MOT History

13 pass 2 fail
Pass 9 Mar 2019 126,738 miles
Pass 10 Mar 2018 121,303 miles
Pass 3 Mar 2017 113,989 miles

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

Nearside Obligatory mirror deteriorated, but not seriously affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

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

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

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

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

Pass 3 Mar 2016 102,015 miles

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

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

nail in nearside rear tyre

Pass 10 Mar 2015 93,583 miles

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

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

Pass 27 Feb 2014 85,010 miles
Pass 28 Mar 2013 71,106 miles
Pass 15 Jan 2013 71,709 miles

Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

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

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

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 12 Jan 2012 61,143 miles

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

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

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

Fail 4 Jan 2012 61,142 miles

Fuel tank insecure (7.2.1)

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

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

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

Pass 8 Jul 2011 60,269 miles
Pass 15 Jul 2010 57,383 miles
Pass 19 Feb 2010 52,758 miles
Fail 10 Feb 2010 52,751 miles

Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)

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

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

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Pass 29 Apr 2009 47,046 miles

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

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

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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EU55 BDZ is a 2005 BMW M5 in Black with a 4,999cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 86.7%.

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 EU55 BDZ, 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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EU55 BDZ is a 2005 BMW M5, first registered on 27 September 2005.

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