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M5 AUY

2005 BMW M5

Silver Petrol 4999cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires16 Jun 2026
Tests19 (18 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate94.7%

Mileage

130,137 mi
Last recorded130,137 miles
Recorded on17 Jun 2025
Typical for 2005 BMW M566,511 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationM5 AUY
MakeBMW
ModelM5
Year2005
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine4,999cc

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MOT History

18 pass 1 fail
Pass 17 Jun 2025 130,137 miles

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

Pass 18 May 2024 129,600 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge and slight cracking (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge and slight cracking (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 15 Apr 2023 129,021 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 12 Feb 2022 127,008 miles

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

Pass 15 Feb 2021 123,445 miles

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

Offside Rear lower suspension arm inner rear bush staring to separate

Oil leak, but not excessive rear differential (8.4.1 (a) (i))

front brake discs corroded on inner side

near side rear and offside rear lower suspension arm inner front bushes starting to separate

Fail 5 Feb 2021 123,444 miles

Nearside Brake pipe excessively corroded both front to rear (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Front Upper Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

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

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play close to excessive (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear lower suspension arm inner rear bush staring to separate

Oil leak, but not excessive rear differential (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material above rear suspension sub-frame close to excessive (1.1.11 (c))

front brake discs corroded on inner side

near side rear and offside rear lower suspension arm inner front bushes starting to separate

Pass 14 Feb 2020 118,764 miles
Pass 5 Feb 2019 109,784 miles

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

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 13 Jan 2018 102,491 miles

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

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

Offside Front 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 28 Jan 2017 96,028 miles

Nearside Brake pipe slightly corroded front to rear (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Brake pipe slightly corroded front to rear (3.6.B.2c)

Pass 23 Jan 2016 90,055 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded front to rear (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded front to rear (3.6.B.2c)

Pass 29 Jan 2015 82,084 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 1 Nov 2013 57,833 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

both front tyres cracking and wearing on edges

Pass 17 Jan 2013 41,363 miles

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

Nearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Pass 17 Jan 2012 34,744 miles

Front brake discs slightly corroded/worn

Front brake pads starting to get low

Pass 21 Jan 2011 27,861 miles
Pass 15 Jan 2010 21,981 miles
Pass 28 Jan 2009 16,710 miles

rear tyres getting low

slight play in n/s/f steering

Pass 24 Jan 2008 10,370 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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M5 AUY is a 2005 BMW M5 in Silver with a 4,999cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 94.7%.

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 M5 AUY, 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 M5 AUY registered?

M5 AUY is a 2005 BMW M5, first registered on 9 December 2005.

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