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LB05 FYX

2005 BMW M5

Black Petrol 4999cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires10 Jan 2021
Tests14 (11 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate78.6%

Mileage

130,034 mi
Last recorded130,034 miles
Recorded on11 Jul 2019
Typical for 2005 BMW M566,511 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLB05 FYX
MakeBMW
ModelM5
Year2005
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine4,999cc

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MOT History

11 pass 3 fail
Pass 11 Jul 2019 130,034 miles

Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Both brake pipes from flexible section corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Lower arm front bush casing damaged but no movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

Offside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Lower arm front bush casing damaged but no movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view Chip in glass (3.2 (a) (i))

Fail 16 Nov 2018 130,029 miles

Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded rear brake pipe that goes above axle and past tank (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material inner arch (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material corroded brake pipes (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material inner ach (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Nail in tyre ()

Pass 5 Oct 2017 127,380 miles
Pass 21 Nov 2016 123,782 miles
Fail 18 Nov 2016 123,782 miles

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

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

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

Pass 5 Nov 2015 115,333 miles
Pass 28 Oct 2014 100,598 miles
Pass 5 Oct 2013 86,866 miles

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 20 Oct 2012 83,670 miles

Nearside Front Brake pipe slightly damaged (3.6.B.2c)

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Pass 1 Aug 2011 82,509 miles

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

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

Seat belt pre-tensioner has been activated

Pass 1 Jul 2010 75,263 miles

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

Pass 6 Aug 2009 61,542 miles
Fail 5 Aug 2009 61,541 miles

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Pass 14 Jul 2008 40,517 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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LB05 FYX is a 2005 BMW M5 in Black with a 4,999cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 78.6%.

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 LB05 FYX, 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 LB05 FYX registered?

LB05 FYX is a 2005 BMW M5, first registered on 30 June 2005.

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