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KC55 SXX

2005 BMW M5

Blue Petrol 4999cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires5 May 2026
Tests22 (14 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate63.6%

Mileage

91,564 mi
Last recorded91,564 miles
Recorded on6 May 2025
Typical for 2005 BMW M566,511 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationKC55 SXX
MakeBMW
ModelM5
Year2005
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine4,999cc

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MOT History

14 pass 8 fail
Pass 6 May 2025 91,564 miles

Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing both (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 2 Feb 2024 91,238 miles

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Fail 30 Jan 2024 91,237 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn brake reaction (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Headlamp incorrect colour (4.1.4 (a))

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn brake reaction (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Rear Parking (secondary brake) on a single line braking system has inadequate effort at a wheel both sides not locking or holding (1.3.1 (a) (i))

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Pass 27 Feb 2023 90,605 miles
Fail 17 Feb 2023 90,605 miles

Brake pad(s) worn down to wear indicator (1.1.13 (a) (i))

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

Exhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c))

Supplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault (7.1.6 (a))

Undertray likely to become detached (6.2.1 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 26 Jan 2021 87,578 miles
Pass 17 Jan 2020 85,863 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Front Bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Front Bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Fail 16 Jan 2020 85,859 miles

Supplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault (7.1.6 (a))

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed 255/40 ZR 19 (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Front Bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Front Bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 17 Dec 2018 82,520 miles
Pass 9 Nov 2017 78,214 miles

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

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

Fail 6 Oct 2017 78,210 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

Nearside Rear Inner Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

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

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

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

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit inner + outer (4.1.E.1)

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

Pass 7 Mar 2014 67,593 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Fail 6 Mar 2014 67,592 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

Offside Front Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 3 Dec 2012 59,186 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Fail 30 Nov 2012 59,087 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 6 Dec 2011 45,321 miles

CONTINENTAL SPORT CONTACT 2 255/40/ZR19 EXTRA LOAD

Offside front tyre worn smooth from outer edge

Fail 23 Nov 2011 45,321 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

CONTINENTAL SPORT CONTACT 2 255/40/ZR19 EXTRA LOAD

Offside front tyre worn smooth from outer edge

Pass 29 Nov 2010 33,926 miles
Fail 29 Nov 2010 33,925 miles

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

Pass 11 Dec 2009 30,639 miles

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

Pass 7 Nov 2008 25,662 miles
Pass 1 Dec 2007 15,191 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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KC55 SXX 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 63.6%.

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 KC55 SXX, 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 KC55 SXX registered?

KC55 SXX is a 2005 BMW M5, first registered on 18 November 2005.

Is KC55 SXX safe to buy?

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