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M5 LPN

2005 BMW M5

Black Petrol 4999cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires10 Jan 2026
Tests15 (13 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate86.7%

Mileage

80,161 mi
Last recorded80,161 miles
Recorded on11 Jan 2025
Typical for 2005 BMW M566,511 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

13 pass 2 fail
Pass 11 Jan 2025 80,161 miles
Pass 11 Dec 2023 76,356 miles
Pass 17 Dec 2022 76,272 miles
Pass 11 Dec 2018 74,247 miles

Front Brake pipes surface corroded

Front Seat belts slow to retract

Offside Front front lower arm inner bush weak

Pass 29 Apr 2017 67,383 miles

Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

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

Offside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

engine bay/under body covers fitted

Fail 26 Apr 2017 67,319 miles

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

Offside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed cut (4.1.D.1b)

Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

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

Offside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit ON LIMIT (4.1.E.1)

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

engine bay/under body covers fitted

Pass 23 May 2016 55,186 miles
Pass 29 Apr 2015 52,619 miles
Pass 14 May 2014 50,294 miles
Fail 12 May 2014 50,294 miles

Offside Front Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Pass 14 May 2013 47,059 miles

Offside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

small cut in near side front tyre outer wall cords not exposed

washers slightly weak

Pass 9 May 2012 42,498 miles
Pass 21 Apr 2011 35,505 miles

on re/delivery road test scraping noise on left hand turns no fault found on mot

Pass 25 Nov 2009 31,956 miles
Pass 25 Nov 2008 27,197 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 LPN is a 2005 BMW M5 in Black with a 4,999cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 86.7%.

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 performed better than the average for its year.

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 LPN, 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 LPN registered?

M5 LPN is a 2005 BMW M5, first registered on 29 November 2005.

Is M5 LPN safe to buy?

The MOT history for M5 LPN shows 15 tests with a 86.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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