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HX55 DHC

2005 BMW M5

Blue Petrol 4999cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires3 Dec 2026
Tests24 (20 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate83.3%

Mileage

112,456 mi
Last recorded112,456 miles
Recorded on22 Nov 2025
Typical for 2005 BMW M566,511 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationHX55 DHC
MakeBMW
ModelM5
Year2005
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine4,999cc

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MOT History

20 pass 4 fail
Pass 22 Nov 2025 112,456 miles
Pass 4 Dec 2024 111,017 miles

Nearside Front Inner Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Inner Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Pass 26 Jan 2024 110,476 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

undertrays fitted

Pass 6 Jan 2023 107,822 miles

Nearside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

Nearside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

Offside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

undertrays fitted

Pass 22 Nov 2021 107,192 miles

under trays and engine covers fitted obscuring view of certain components

Pass 19 Oct 2020 105,545 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material all brake pipe's (1.1.11 (c))

under trays and engine covers fitted obscuring view of certain components

Pass 15 Oct 2019 104,200 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material all (1.1.11 (c))

under trays

Pass 3 Oct 2018 102,192 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material all coated (1.1.11 (c))

under trays and engine covers fitted obscuring view of certain components

Pass 26 Sep 2017 98,763 miles
Fail 26 Sep 2017 98,761 miles

Offside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

Pass 21 Aug 2017 98,317 miles

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

Fail 17 Aug 2017 98,317 miles

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

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

Pass 18 Feb 2016 86,179 miles

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

Fail 17 Feb 2016 86,178 miles

Nearside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded to rear (3.6.B.2c)

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

Offside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded to rear (3.6.B.2c)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

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

Pass 2 Sep 2014 75,734 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 10 Aug 2013 64,210 miles

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

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

Pass 26 Aug 2012 56,851 miles

**child seat attached to passenger rear seat belt**

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Pass 25 Aug 2011 52,772 miles
Fail 22 Aug 2011 52,772 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Pass 5 May 2011 52,439 miles
Pass 17 May 2010 43,592 miles

Front brake disc slightly scored (3.5.1h)

Rear brake disc slightly scored (3.5.1h)

Pass 14 May 2009 34,984 miles

Nearside Front Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

Offside Rear Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

Pass 3 Jun 2008 26,449 miles
Pass 7 Dec 2007 22,856 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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HX55 DHC is a 2005 BMW M5 in Blue with a 4,999cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 24 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 83.3%.

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 HX55 DHC, 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 HX55 DHC registered?

HX55 DHC is a 2005 BMW M5, first registered on 2 September 2005.

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