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KE55 CWD

2005 BMW M5

Black Petrol 4999cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires9 Jul 2021
Tests16 (13 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate81.3%

Mileage

94,066 mi
Last recorded94,066 miles
Recorded on10 Jul 2020
Typical for 2005 BMW M566,511 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationKE55 CWD
MakeBMW
ModelM5
Year2005
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine4,999cc

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MOT History

13 pass 3 fail
Pass 10 Jul 2020 94,066 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 10 Jul 2020 94,065 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

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 11 Jul 2019 90,616 miles
Fail 29 Jun 2019 90,613 miles

Offside Front Tyre not fitted in accordance with side wall instructions (5.2.3 (i))

Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm both (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Pass 23 May 2018 85,209 miles

Offside Front Upper Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

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

Pass 22 Apr 2017 81,253 miles
Pass 16 May 2016 80,326 miles
Pass 13 Mar 2015 76,310 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Fail 12 Mar 2015 76,308 miles

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Pass 7 Apr 2014 75,100 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 23 May 2013 65,815 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 24 May 2012 52,960 miles
Pass 18 Aug 2011 48,137 miles
Pass 11 Aug 2010 39,970 miles

front and rear brake discs corroded / scored

Pass 6 Aug 2009 33,346 miles
Pass 5 Aug 2008 23,774 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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KE55 CWD is a 2005 BMW M5 in Black with a 4,999cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 81.3%.

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 KE55 CWD, 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 KE55 CWD registered?

KE55 CWD is a 2005 BMW M5, first registered on 1 September 2005.

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