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M5 WFV

2005 BMW M5

Black Petrol 4999cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires10 Apr 2019
Tests10 (9 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate90%

Mileage

113,886 mi
Last recorded113,886 miles
Recorded on11 Apr 2018
Typical for 2005 BMW M566,511 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

9 pass 1 fail
Pass 11 Apr 2018 113,886 miles
Pass 21 Jan 2017 111,557 miles
Pass 16 Jan 2016 108,543 miles
Pass 4 Nov 2014 106,807 miles
Pass 21 Oct 2013 100,414 miles
Fail 14 Oct 2013 100,238 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Nearside Rear Drive shaft which forms part of the suspension coupling gaiter damaged to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.4.G.4e)

Offside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Offside Rear Brake hose excessively deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Offside Rear Direction indicators not working (1.4.A.2c)

Offside Rear Rear position lamp(s) adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (1.1.A.3f)

Pass 19 Oct 2012 88,610 miles

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

front of the car to low

hand brake travek

Pass 5 Jan 2011 87,780 miles
Pass 19 Sep 2009 87,252 miles

Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Service brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Pass 18 Sep 2008 53,282 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 WFV is a 2005 BMW M5 in Black with a 4,999cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 10 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 WFV, 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 WFV registered?

M5 WFV is a 2005 BMW M5, first registered on 1 September 2005.

Is M5 WFV safe to buy?

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