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HN55 CCE

2005 BMW M5

Black Petrol 4999cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires14 Nov 2026
Tests19 (16 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate84.2%

Mileage

79,263 mi
Last recorded79,263 miles
Recorded on4 Nov 2025
Typical for 2005 BMW M566,511 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationHN55 CCE
MakeBMW
ModelM5
Year2005
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine4,999cc

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MOT History

16 pass 3 fail
Pass 4 Nov 2025 79,263 miles
Pass 6 Nov 2024 75,021 miles
Pass 6 Nov 2023 71,128 miles
Pass 15 Nov 2022 69,276 miles
Pass 9 Nov 2021 67,844 miles

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

Pass 8 Oct 2020 65,331 miles

Oil leak, but not excessive rear diff (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both rear (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 19 Mar 2019 62,016 miles

Offside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively disc shows signs of heat (1.2.1 (f))

Oil leak, but not excessive rear differential (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 17 Apr 2018 60,001 miles

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

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

Pass 30 Nov 2016 57,839 miles

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

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

engine covers and undertrays covering parts unable to check

Pass 7 Dec 2015 55,170 miles

Covers obscuring some components in the engine bay

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

Nearside front brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)

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

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

Offside front brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)

Undertrays obscuring some underside components

Pass 18 Nov 2014 50,229 miles

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Fail 17 Nov 2014 50,225 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose excessively damaged (3.6.B.4d)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 10 Dec 2013 44,744 miles
Pass 14 Nov 2012 43,790 miles

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

O/S/R tyre outer sidewall damaged but not showing cords.

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

Pass 4 Mar 2011 39,001 miles

all brake discs rusty

Fail 10 Feb 2011 38,300 miles

Exhaust emissions hydrocarbon content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

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

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

heavily guarded

Fail 4 Feb 2011 37,403 miles

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

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

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

heavily guarded

Pass 7 Dec 2009 29,581 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 20 Dec 2008 18,639 miles

Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

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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HN55 CCE is a 2005 BMW M5 in Black with a 4,999cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 84.2%.

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 HN55 CCE, 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 HN55 CCE registered?

HN55 CCE is a 2005 BMW M5, first registered on 6 December 2005.

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