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M5 JAU

2005 BMW M5

Blue Petrol 4999cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires2 Jun 2027
Tests24 (20 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate83.3%

Mileage

108,875 mi
Last recorded108,875 miles
Recorded on3 Jun 2026
Typical for 2005 BMW M566,511 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationM5 JAU
MakeBMW
ModelM5
Year2005
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine4,999cc

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MOT History

20 pass 4 fail
Pass 3 Jun 2026 108,875 miles
Pass 2 May 2025 108,423 miles
Pass 29 May 2024 108,293 miles

under trays fitted

Pass 31 May 2023 108,108 miles
Pass 4 Mar 2022 107,985 miles
Pass 5 Mar 2021 107,721 miles
Pass 9 Mar 2020 105,371 miles
Fail 9 Mar 2020 105,371 miles

Fuel cap/sealing device ineffective (6.1.3 (b) (i))

Pass 17 Nov 2019 105,352 miles
Pass 4 Feb 2019 104,848 miles

Nearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (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))

Pass 25 Jan 2018 103,642 miles
Pass 24 Jan 2017 102,003 miles
Pass 28 Jan 2016 99,925 miles

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

Nearside Rear 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 heavily carroded (3.5.1i)

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

engine covers fitted

under trays fitted

Fail 28 Jan 2016 99,925 miles

Offside Front Ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

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

Nearside Rear 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 heavily carroded (3.5.1i)

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

engine covers fitted

under trays fitted

Pass 8 Jan 2015 96,293 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 9 Jan 2014 90,490 miles
Fail 9 Jan 2014 90,490 miles

Rear brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Pass 5 Feb 2013 84,122 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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

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

Oil leak from rear differential

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

Fail 1 Feb 2013 84,007 miles

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

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

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

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

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

Oil leak from rear differential

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 5 Jan 2012 77,734 miles
Pass 4 Feb 2011 72,566 miles
Pass 15 Jan 2010 62,127 miles

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)

tracking

Pass 3 Oct 2008 45,263 miles
Pass 26 Jul 2007 23,548 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 JAU is a 2005 BMW M5 in Blue with a 4,999cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 24 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 83.3%.

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 JAU, 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 JAU registered?

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

Is M5 JAU safe to buy?

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