MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
98,724 miSignificantly above average — investigate
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50+ data pointsMOT History
Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
Headlamp levelling device obviously defective Offside front levelling arm broken (1.7.2)
Headlamp aim too high N/S and O/S (1.8)
under trays fitted
Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Drivers airbag has additional badge fitted,which may cause injury in event of activation
Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay
Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components
Offside Front Tie bar/rod has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
Drivers airbag has additional badge fitted,which may cause injury in event of activation
Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay
Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components
Both front tyres are worn severely on inner edges and worn on outer edges - Replace ASAP
Both front tyres are wearing on inner and outer edges
Horn not working (1.6.2a)
Both front tyres are wearing on inner and outer edges
Head lamp leveling inop
Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)
Nearside Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)
Offside Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)
both front tyres worn on edge
How Reliable is the BMW M5?
Based on 93,993 MOT tests across 8,068 vehicles.
Top MOT Failure Points
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M5 ETU is a 2005 BMW M5 in Blue 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 ETU, 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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How do I check the history of M5 ETU?
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What year was M5 ETU registered?
M5 ETU is a 2005 BMW M5, first registered on 31 October 2005.
Is M5 ETU safe to buy?
The MOT history for M5 ETU shows 16 tests with a 81.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.
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