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LA05 GKE

2005 BMW M5

Black Petrol 4999cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires27 Dec 2024
Tests17 (13 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate76.5%

Mileage

78,774 mi
Last recorded78,774 miles
Recorded on28 Dec 2023
Typical for 2005 BMW M566,511 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLA05 GKE
MakeBMW
ModelM5
Year2005
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine4,999cc

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MOT History

13 pass 4 fail
Pass 28 Dec 2023 78,774 miles
Pass 4 Nov 2022 78,284 miles
Pass 13 Nov 2021 77,943 miles
Pass 7 Oct 2020 74,724 miles

Rear Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Fail 30 Sep 2020 74,715 miles

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

Rear Service brake excessively binding both (1.2.1 (f))

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

Offside Obligatory mirror slightly loose (3.3 (b) (i))

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

Rear Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 21 Jun 2019 74,706 miles
Fail 21 Jun 2019 74,706 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.2.2 (g))

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

Pass 27 Jun 2017 73,521 miles

Rear Oil leak Diff seal ()

Fail 26 Jun 2017 73,520 miles

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Offside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

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

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

Rear Oil leak Diff seal ()

Pass 6 Jul 2016 72,271 miles

BOTH FRONT TYRES PERISHED AND CRACKING ON OUTER WALL

REAR DIFF SEAL LEAKING

Pass 2 Jul 2015 70,796 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 22 May 2014 68,600 miles

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.C.1b)

Pass 6 Jun 2012 63,448 miles
Fail 1 Jun 2012 63,448 miles

Horn not loud enough to be heard by another road user (1.6.2b)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 12 Apr 2011 56,043 miles
Pass 6 Jul 2009 48,933 miles

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

nearside front, nearside rear, offside front, offside rear brake discs rusty

Pass 20 Aug 2008 41,254 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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LA05 GKE is a 2005 BMW M5 in Black with a 4,999cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.5%.

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 LA05 GKE, 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 LA05 GKE registered?

LA05 GKE is a 2005 BMW M5, first registered on 26 July 2005.

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