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J9 NUU

2005 BMW M5

Blue Petrol 4999cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires19 Feb 2027
Tests22 (16 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate72.7%

Mileage

130,404 mi
Last recorded130,404 miles
Recorded on20 Feb 2026
Typical for 2005 BMW M566,511 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationJ9 NUU
MakeBMW
ModelM5
Year2005
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine4,999cc

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MOT History

16 pass 6 fail
Pass 20 Feb 2026 130,404 miles

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

Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both, Slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Front Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Fail 7 Feb 2026 130,402 miles

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

Brake pipe leaking on a hydraulic braking system (1.1.11 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Rear Service brake has no recorded effort at a wheel (1.2.1 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both, Slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Front Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 9 Jan 2025 130,085 miles
Pass 9 Feb 2024 129,719 miles

Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened front and rear (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material nearside and offside (1.1.11 (c))

Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing nearside and offside cracked/perished (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Front section of undertray damaged

Nearside Front brake pad wear sensor not fitted

Offside Rear brake pad wear senor not fitted

Rear Brake pipe clips or supports missing, pipe adequately supported (1.1.11 (d) (i))

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 13 Jan 2023 128,660 miles

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

Nearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material covered in grease preventing full inspection (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Front Road wheel slightly distorted inner rim buckled (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded slightly corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material covered in grease preventing full inspection (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Coil spring corroded slightly corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

Rear Brake pipe clips or supports missing, pipe adequately supported cable tied to battery positive cable (1.1.11 (d) (i))

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view chip in windscreen (3.2 (a) (i))

Fail 5 Jan 2023 128,660 miles

Trailer electrical socket (13 pin) not operating the trailer lamps as intended side lights and fog light not working off trailer socket (4.10 (c) (i))

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

Nearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material covered in grease preventing full inspection (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Front Road wheel slightly distorted inner rim buckled (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded slightly corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material covered in grease preventing full inspection (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Coil spring corroded slightly corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

Rear Brake pipe clips or supports missing, pipe adequately supported cable tied to battery positive cable (1.1.11 (d) (i))

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view chip in windscreen (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 15 Dec 2021 128,329 miles
Pass 28 May 2019 126,570 miles

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))

Parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Pass 2 Jun 2018 120,083 miles

Electronic stability control warning lamp not working (7.12 (e))

Nearside Front Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Pass 20 Apr 2017 113,023 miles

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Fail 18 Apr 2017 113,023 miles

Central Brake pipe excessively corroded main feed to N/S (3.6.B.2c)

Central Brake pipe excessively corroded main feed to O/S (3.6.B.2c)

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Pass 2 Mar 2016 102,920 miles

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

Fail 2 Mar 2016 102,920 miles

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

electronic suspension warning on

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

Fail 25 Feb 2016 102,913 miles

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

Offside Front Front position lamp(s) has less than 50% of the light sources illuminating (1.1.A.3b)

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

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

nsr baby seat fitted

Pass 5 Nov 2014 88,218 miles

Both front tyres worn inside edge

Both rear tyres below 3mm

Front and rear brake discs corroded

Front wipers starting to smear

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

Rear suspension warning light on dash

Pass 26 Nov 2013 81,390 miles

osr tyre cracked

Fail 25 Nov 2013 81,390 miles

Offside Rear Lower Trailing arm has excessive play in a pin/bearing (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Rear Lower Trailing arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

osr tyre cracked

Pass 13 Oct 2012 76,117 miles

Nearside Rear Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Pass 17 Oct 2011 69,548 miles
Pass 15 Oct 2010 65,439 miles
Pass 5 Aug 2009 48,921 miles
Pass 22 Jul 2008 38,256 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 NUU is a 2005 BMW M5 in Blue with a 4,999cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72.7%.

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 J9 NUU, 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 NUU registered?

J9 NUU is a 2005 BMW M5, first registered on 1 August 2005.

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