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M5 BGY

2005 BMW M5

Bronze Petrol 4999cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires7 Feb 2026
Tests14 (11 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate78.6%

Mileage

66,920 mi
Last recorded66,920 miles
Recorded on8 Feb 2025
Typical for 2005 BMW M566,511 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationM5 BGY
MakeBMW
ModelM5
Year2005
ColourBronze
Fuel typePetrol
Engine4,999cc

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MOT History

11 pass 3 fail
Pass 8 Feb 2025 66,920 miles
Pass 2 Feb 2024 65,829 miles
Pass 4 Feb 2023 62,966 miles
Pass 6 Nov 2021 61,858 miles
Pass 2 Nov 2020 59,708 miles
Fail 2 Nov 2020

Front Position lamp with a multiple light source more than 1/2 not functioning (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Position lamp showing red light to the front (4.2.3 (a) (ii))

Pass 6 Jun 2019 56,417 miles
Pass 9 Jun 2018 49,211 miles
Fail 7 Jun 2018 49,168 miles

Electronic stability control warning lamp indicates a fault (7.12 (e))

Pass 23 Dec 2016 48,873 miles
Pass 17 Nov 2009 46,352 miles
Pass 26 Nov 2008 38,993 miles
Pass 9 Oct 2008 37,795 miles

plastic covers fitted all over underside of vehicle

surface corrosion on all four brake discs

Fail 15 May 2008 35,011 miles

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

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 BGY is a 2005 BMW M5 in Bronze 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 M5 BGY, 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 M5 BGY registered?

M5 BGY is a 2005 BMW M5, first registered on 15 April 2005.

Is M5 BGY safe to buy?

The MOT history for M5 BGY shows 14 tests with a 78.6% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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