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LB55 CDO

2005 BMW M5

Blue Petrol 4999cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires11 Feb 2027
Tests18 (14 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate77.8%

Mileage

87,210 mi
Last recorded87,210 miles
Recorded on12 Feb 2026
Typical for 2005 BMW M566,511 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLB55 CDO
MakeBMW
ModelM5
Year2005
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine4,999cc

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MOT History

14 pass 4 fail
Pass 12 Feb 2026 87,210 miles
Pass 11 Dec 2024 85,358 miles
Pass 22 Jan 2021 72,644 miles
Pass 21 Jan 2020 69,248 miles
Pass 21 Feb 2019 68,987 miles
Pass 19 Sep 2017 68,190 miles
Pass 16 Sep 2016 64,965 miles

Brake pad(s) wearing thin both rears (3.5.1g)

brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both fronts (3.5.1i)

brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both rears (3.5.1i)

Fail 13 Sep 2016 64,965 miles

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Brake pad(s) wearing thin both rears (3.5.1g)

brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both fronts (3.5.1i)

brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both rears (3.5.1i)

Pass 2 Sep 2015 59,990 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Fail 2 Sep 2015 59,985 miles

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

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 15 Dec 2014 57,837 miles

EML light on.

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Near side front tyre has cut to side well less than 25mm but deep enough to reach ply or cord.

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 25 Nov 2013 54,665 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Off side front tyre has cut to side wall NOT deep enough to reach the ply or cords.

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 29 Nov 2012 52,215 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 5 Jan 2011 44,295 miles
Fail 23 Dec 2010 44,289 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

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

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

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

Offside Front brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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

Pass 8 Dec 2009 36,438 miles

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

Pass 12 Jan 2009 26,345 miles

Offside Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Fail 13 Nov 2008 24,299 miles

Brake performance not tested (3.7.A.1)

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.C.1b)

Service brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.C.1a)

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

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

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

o/s/f brake disc inner face showing deterioration.

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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LB55 CDO is a 2005 BMW M5 in Blue with a 4,999cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 77.8%.

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 LB55 CDO, 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 LB55 CDO registered?

LB55 CDO is a 2005 BMW M5, first registered on 28 November 2005.

Is LB55 CDO safe to buy?

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