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J9 FRH

2005 BMW M5

Black Petrol 4999cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires25 Aug 2026
Tests17 (16 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate94.1%

Mileage

74,464 mi
Last recorded74,464 miles
Recorded on26 Aug 2025
Typical for 2005 BMW M566,511 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationJ9 FRH
MakeBMW
ModelM5
Year2005
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine4,999cc

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MOT History

16 pass 1 fail
Pass 26 Aug 2025 74,464 miles
Pass 9 Jul 2024 73,433 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 24 Jul 2023 72,895 miles
Pass 3 Aug 2022 72,547 miles
Pass 4 Jul 2019 72,374 miles

Nearside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Front inner bush on rear arm. (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 1.6mm in centre of the tread. (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Front inner bush on rear arm. (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2mm (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 4 Jul 2018 70,896 miles

Nearside Front brake binding very slightly

Nearside Rear Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement wishbone inner front bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement wishbone inner front bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 31 May 2017 69,096 miles

Rear Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush both rear lower wishbone front bushes (2.4.G.2)

Pass 25 May 2016 66,093 miles

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

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

Offside Rear Road wheel slightly damaged (4.2.A.1a)

Pass 20 Jun 2015 62,206 miles

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

Offside Rear Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bearing (2.4.G.2)

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

Pass 24 Apr 2014 57,074 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 24 Apr 2013 51,649 miles
Pass 17 May 2012 45,623 miles

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

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

Fail 15 May 2012 45,623 miles

Offside Front coil spring cracked (2.4.C.1a)

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

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

Pass 11 Mar 2011 38,339 miles
Pass 24 Mar 2010 30,463 miles
Pass 20 Mar 2009 22,744 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 14 Mar 2008 13,414 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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J9 FRH is a 2005 BMW M5 in Black with a 4,999cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 94.1%.

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 J9 FRH, 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 J9 FRH registered?

J9 FRH is a 2005 BMW M5, first registered on 19 May 2005.

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