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KL55 LYY

2005 BMW M5

Blue Petrol 4999cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires23 Feb 2026
Tests17 (16 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate94.1%

Mileage

92,343 mi
Last recorded92,343 miles
Recorded on24 Feb 2025
Typical for 2005 BMW M566,511 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationKL55 LYY
MakeBMW
ModelM5
Year2005
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine4,999cc

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MOT History

16 pass 1 fail
Pass 24 Feb 2025 92,343 miles

Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 17 Jan 2023 146,997 miles
Pass 5 Jan 2022 88,893 miles
Pass 26 Nov 2020 88,538 miles
Pass 27 Nov 2019 87,686 miles
Pass 30 Aug 2018 84,880 miles

Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge all four (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 24 Aug 2017 80,786 miles

Oil leak rear diff propshaft flange seal ()

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' stone chip (8.3.1a)

Pass 5 Aug 2016 78,900 miles

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

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

brake disks heavily pitted all around

Pass 11 Jul 2015 78,645 miles

Corrosion at rear brake disc surfaces.

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

Power steering feels heavy.

Rear exhaust mount brackets loose.

Slight corrosion at front brake disc surfaces.

Fail 3 Jul 2015 78,625 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim not tested (1.8.A.1c)

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

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

Corrosion at rear brake disc surfaces.

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

Power steering feels heavy.

Rear exhaust mount brackets loose.

Slight corrosion at front brake disc surfaces.

Pass 17 Feb 2014 72,998 miles
Pass 30 Apr 2013 69,912 miles

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

Pass 28 Sep 2012 62,517 miles

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

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

Pass 5 Sep 2011 46,237 miles

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

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

the rear hand brake passes only just advice attention

Pass 26 Jul 2010 35,762 miles

front tyres feathering on edges

slight buckle nsf alloy

Pass 3 Aug 2009 30,736 miles
Pass 20 Aug 2008 22,226 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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KL55 LYY is a 2005 BMW M5 in Blue 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 KL55 LYY, 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 KL55 LYY registered?

KL55 LYY is a 2005 BMW M5, first registered on 1 September 2005.

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