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M5 FYC

2005 BMW M5

Black Petrol 4999cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires15 Dec 2026
Tests22 (18 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate81.8%

Mileage

163,390 mi
Last recorded163,390 miles
Recorded on6 Dec 2025
Typical for 2005 BMW M566,511 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

18 pass 4 fail
Pass 6 Dec 2025 163,390 miles
Pass 16 Dec 2024 162,842 miles

Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material n/s and o/s (1.1.11 (c))

Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement n/s and o/s (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 7 Dec 2023 161,438 miles
Pass 2 Dec 2022 159,521 miles
Fail 2 Dec 2022 159,521 miles

Offside Side repeater not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 20 Nov 2021 153,376 miles
Pass 24 Nov 2020 147,214 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 4 Dec 2019 145,135 miles

dampness at rear diff.

nearside front link rod dust cover deteriorating

offside front and nearside front brake pipes corroding

some wear to offside rear tyre

weld repair to offside front wheel

Pass 19 Nov 2018 143,388 miles

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

offside front wheel has had a weld repair to inner bead

Pass 15 Dec 2017 140,800 miles

Nearside Rear Inner Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Rear Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front inner wheel rim has had a welding repair. no obvious cracks or distortion

Offside Rear Inner Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Under body rear metal brake lines corroded, location hinders inspection

Fail 14 Dec 2017 140,800 miles

Nearside Rear Brake hose excessively chafed (3.6.B.4d)

Nearside Rear Inner Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Rear Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front inner wheel rim has had a welding repair. no obvious cracks or distortion

Offside Rear Brake hose slightly chafed (3.6.B.4d)

Offside Rear Inner Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Under body rear metal brake lines corroded, location hinders inspection

Pass 11 Jul 2016 131,504 miles
Pass 2 Jul 2015 122,230 miles
Pass 10 Jul 2014 113,585 miles

offside front inner tyre sidewall has slight kerbing damage

Pass 9 Jul 2013 104,639 miles
Pass 12 Jul 2012 94,567 miles
Pass 8 Jul 2011 77,264 miles

front tyres getting low on outer edges

Fail 8 Jul 2011 77,264 miles

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

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

front tyres getting low on outer edges

Pass 7 Jul 2010 61,279 miles
Pass 17 Aug 2009 54,857 miles
Fail 14 Aug 2009 54,852 miles

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Front brake disc slightly scored (3.5.1h)

Pass 4 Sep 2008 44,229 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 FYC is a 2005 BMW M5 in Black with a 4,999cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 81.8%.

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 M5 FYC, 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 FYC registered?

M5 FYC is a 2005 BMW M5, first registered on 7 September 2005.

Is M5 FYC safe to buy?

The MOT history for M5 FYC shows 22 tests with a 81.8% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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