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M5 PPF

2005 BMW M5

Blue Petrol 4999cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires4 Jan 2021
Tests16 (13 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate81.3%

Mileage

102,227 mi
Last recorded102,227 miles
Recorded on5 Jul 2019
Typical for 2005 BMW M566,511 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

13 pass 3 fail
Pass 5 Jul 2019 102,227 miles

Nearside Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

Offside Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

Pass 30 Jun 2018 71,782 miles
Pass 25 May 2017 69,943 miles
Fail 22 May 2017 69,890 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content excessive (7.3.B.1a)

Offside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Pass 26 May 2016 51,148 miles
Pass 26 May 2015 50,413 miles
Pass 28 May 2014 49,727 miles

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

Pass 22 May 2013 47,099 miles

both rear brake discs corroded and pitted on outr faces

Pass 22 May 2012 41,839 miles

front brake disc faces are slightly pitted

Pass 27 May 2011 36,486 miles
Pass 23 Jul 2010 33,531 miles

Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Pass 31 Jul 2009 26,210 miles
Pass 24 Jun 2009 25,827 miles
Fail 23 Jun 2009 25,827 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)

Nail in offside rear tyre

Pass 4 Jun 2008 20,656 miles
Fail 30 May 2008 20,654 miles

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

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 PPF 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 PPF, 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 PPF registered?

M5 PPF is a 2005 BMW M5, first registered on 19 May 2005.

Is M5 PPF safe to buy?

The MOT history for M5 PPF 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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