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HG55 HAU

2005 BMW M5

Black Petrol 4999cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires9 Apr 2016
Tests10 (8 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

87,630 mi
Last recorded87,630 miles
Recorded on10 Apr 2015
Typical for 2005 BMW M566,511 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationHG55 HAU
MakeBMW
ModelM5
Year2005
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine4,999cc

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MOT History

8 pass 2 fail
Pass 10 Apr 2015 87,630 miles
Pass 8 Apr 2014 86,900 miles
Fail 8 Apr 2014 86,900 miles

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Offside Front All position lamps not working (1.1.A.3b)

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

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

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

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

Pass 8 Feb 2013 80,078 miles
Pass 21 Jan 2012 73,578 miles

Offside Front 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 26 Jan 2011 65,366 miles
Pass 10 Feb 2010 49,913 miles
Pass 14 Jan 2010 49,845 miles

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

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

Fail 26 Nov 2009 49,221 miles

Rear brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h)

Pass 2 Dec 2008 34,900 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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HG55 HAU is a 2005 BMW M5 in Black with a 4,999cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

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 HG55 HAU, 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 HG55 HAU registered?

HG55 HAU is a 2005 BMW M5, first registered on 25 October 2005.

Is HG55 HAU safe to buy?

The MOT history for HG55 HAU shows 10 tests with a 80% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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