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HX05 WDO

2005 BMW M5

Grey Petrol 4999cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires5 Aug 2015
Tests9 (7 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate77.8%

Mileage

90,411 mi
Last recorded90,411 miles
Recorded on6 Aug 2014
Typical for 2005 BMW M566,511 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationHX05 WDO
MakeBMW
ModelM5
Year2005
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine4,999cc

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MOT History

7 pass 2 fail
Pass 6 Aug 2014 90,411 miles
Pass 11 Oct 2013 87,641 miles

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

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 19 Oct 2012 79,251 miles
Fail 16 Oct 2012 79,249 miles

Nearside Front Road wheel fractured (4.2.B.1a)

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Pass 29 Jun 2011 68,398 miles
Pass 1 Jul 2010 57,852 miles
Fail 1 Jul 2010 57,852 miles

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 2 Jul 2009 45,817 miles

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Offside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Pass 4 Jun 2008 31,517 miles

Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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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HX05 WDO is a 2005 BMW M5 in Grey with a 4,999cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 9 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 77.8%.

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 HX05 WDO, 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 HX05 WDO registered?

HX05 WDO is a 2005 BMW M5, first registered on 19 May 2005.

Is HX05 WDO safe to buy?

The MOT history for HX05 WDO shows 9 tests with a 77.8% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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