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KV55 HKO

2005 BMW M5

Grey Petrol 4999cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires12 Jun 2027
Tests19 (15 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate78.9%

Mileage

135,479 mi
Last recorded135,479 miles
Recorded on13 Jun 2026
Typical for 2005 BMW M566,511 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationKV55 HKO
MakeBMW
ModelM5
Year2005
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine4,999cc

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MOT History

15 pass 4 fail
Pass 13 Jun 2026 135,479 miles
Pass 4 Jun 2024 134,003 miles

Headlamp lens slightly defective Condensation (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Both (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 22 Jul 2022 126,747 miles

Front Registration plate insecure but not likely to fall off (0.1 (a))

Pass 29 May 2020 126,669 miles

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

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

Pass 28 Mar 2019 126,513 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

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

Pass 13 Nov 2017 124,986 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 8 Nov 2016 118,253 miles
Pass 3 Oct 2015 114,296 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

rear diff mount broken

Pass 21 Oct 2014 102,604 miles
Fail 18 Oct 2014 102,584 miles

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

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

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

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

Pass 22 Oct 2013 97,285 miles
Pass 20 Sep 2012 85,611 miles
Pass 15 Aug 2011 72,404 miles
Fail 15 Aug 2011 72,404 miles

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

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

Pass 5 Oct 2010 64,100 miles
Pass 1 Sep 2009 56,873 miles
Fail 1 Sep 2009 56,873 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 18 Sep 2008 45,097 miles

Nearside Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Offside Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Fail 18 Sep 2008 45,097 miles

Centre Front registration plate character(s) likely to be misread (6.3.4b)

Centre Rear registration plate character(s) likely to be misread (6.3.4b)

Nearside Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Offside Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

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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KV55 HKO is a 2005 BMW M5 in Grey with a 4,999cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 78.9%.

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 KV55 HKO, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was KV55 HKO registered?

KV55 HKO is a 2005 BMW M5, first registered on 26 September 2005.

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