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M5 SYF

2005 BMW M5

Black Petrol 4999cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires22 Aug 2027
Tests20 (18 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate90%

Mileage

70,655 mi
Last recorded70,655 miles
Recorded on1 Aug 2026
Typical for 2005 BMW M566,511 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

18 pass 2 fail
Pass 1 Aug 2026 70,655 miles

Nearside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened corroded (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))

Offside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened corroded (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 2 Aug 2025 70,628 miles

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both front discs slight corrosion likely due to lack of use (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both rear discs has slight corrosion likely due to lack of use (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view Damage within zone A not affecting view (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 23 Aug 2024 70,596 miles

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

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))

Nearside Front Window excessively tinted but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (b) (i))

Offside Front Window excessively tinted but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (b) (i))

fuel cap seal slightly perishing

Fail 29 Jun 2024 70,571 miles

Front Registration plate does not conform to the specified requirements incorrect spacing (0.1 (d))

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

Rear Registration plate does not conform to the specified requirements incorrect spacing (0.1 (d))

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

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))

Nearside Front Window excessively tinted but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (b) (i))

Offside Front Window excessively tinted but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 8 Jul 2023 70,519 miles

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both front brake discs inner face slightly corroded/ pitted (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin appear to be wearing close to wear lead (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Front Window excessively tinted but not adversely affecting driver's view both passenger and drivers window tinted but view to rear not adversely affect (3.2 (b) (i))

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin appear to be wearing close to wear lead (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view nearside and offside of windscreen damaged but not in swept area or larger than 10mm (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 9 Jul 2022 70,342 miles

Nearside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Window seriously discoloured but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Offside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Offside Window seriously discoloured but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 23 Jul 2021 70,032 miles

Nearside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Fail 22 Jul 2021 70,023 miles

Offside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Nearside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 30 May 2020 69,949 miles
Pass 9 Mar 2019 69,747 miles
Pass 17 Mar 2018 69,596 miles
Pass 11 Mar 2017 67,809 miles

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

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

Pass 18 Mar 2016 65,331 miles
Pass 14 Mar 2015 63,721 miles
Pass 27 Mar 2014 63,034 miles
Pass 8 Mar 2013 60,875 miles

Exhaust noisy (7.1.4)

Pass 12 Mar 2012 48,085 miles
Pass 22 Mar 2011 42,170 miles
Pass 3 Mar 2010 37,074 miles
Pass 23 Jan 2009 28,219 miles

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

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 SYF is a 2005 BMW M5 in Black with a 4,999cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 90%.

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 SYF, 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 SYF registered?

M5 SYF is a 2005 BMW M5, first registered on 3 November 2005.

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