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M5 CXF

2005 BMW M5

Black Petrol 4999cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires12 Apr 2025
Tests16 (13 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate81.3%

Mileage

81,079 mi
Last recorded81,079 miles
Recorded on13 Apr 2024
Typical for 2005 BMW M566,511 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationM5 CXF
MakeBMW
ModelM5
Year2005
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine4,999cc

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MOT History

13 pass 3 fail
Pass 13 Apr 2024 81,079 miles
Pass 17 Mar 2020 79,237 miles
Pass 18 Apr 2019 78,620 miles
Fail 10 Apr 2019 78,602 miles

Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 3 May 2018 76,829 miles
Pass 26 Sep 2016 74,235 miles

Front brake disc modified but not seriously weakened (3.5.1n)

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Offside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Rear brake disc modified but not seriously weakened (3.5.1n)

Pass 28 Aug 2015 70,035 miles

Exhaust noisy (7.1.4)

Fail 27 Aug 2015 70,034 miles

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Exhaust noisy (7.1.4)

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

Pass 25 Sep 2014 64,863 miles
Pass 27 Sep 2013 63,425 miles
Fail 21 Sep 2012 62,264 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 21 Sep 2012 62,264 miles
Pass 8 Sep 2011 54,298 miles
Pass 29 Jul 2010 39,644 miles
Pass 11 Aug 2009 25,755 miles
Pass 3 Sep 2008 19,016 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 CXF is a 2005 BMW M5 in Black with a 4,999cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 81.3%.

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 CXF, 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 CXF registered?

M5 CXF is a 2005 BMW M5, first registered on 1 August 2005.

Is M5 CXF safe to buy?

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