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M5 YHB

2005 BMW M5

Silver Petrol 4999cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires13 Nov 2026
Tests20 (17 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate85%

Mileage

85,006 mi
Last recorded85,006 miles
Recorded on29 Oct 2025
Typical for 2005 BMW M566,511 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationM5 YHB
MakeBMW
ModelM5
Year2005
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine4,999cc

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MOT History

17 pass 3 fail
Pass 29 Oct 2025 85,006 miles
Pass 14 Nov 2024 84,062 miles
Pass 6 Nov 2023 81,907 miles
Pass 5 Nov 2022 78,485 miles
Pass 11 Oct 2021 78,182 miles
Pass 9 Oct 2020 76,997 miles
Pass 5 Apr 2019 76,729 miles
Pass 20 Mar 2018 75,753 miles

sill covers fitted

under floor covers fitted

Fail 23 Feb 2018 75,716 miles

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm inside edge (4.1.E.1)

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

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm inside edge (4.1.E.1)

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

sill covers fitted

under floor covers fitted

Pass 19 Oct 2016 73,390 miles

diff pinion oil leak

Fail 13 Oct 2016 73,384 miles

Driver's airbag obviously defective (5.4.1)

Nearside Front position lamp(s) not working side light (1.1.A.3b)

diff pinion oil leak

Pass 25 Sep 2015 71,194 miles
Pass 16 Sep 2014 68,103 miles
Pass 17 Sep 2013 63,924 miles
Fail 20 Sep 2012 62,286 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Nail in offside rear tyre

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 20 Sep 2012 62,286 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Nail in offside rear tyre

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 27 Oct 2011 53,524 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)

undertray damaged touching front antiroll bar

Pass 29 Oct 2010 48,556 miles
Pass 11 Nov 2009 41,054 miles

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

EML on

accelorator uneven

Pass 5 Aug 2008 32,258 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 YHB is a 2005 BMW M5 in Silver with a 4,999cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 85%.

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 YHB, 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 YHB registered?

M5 YHB is a 2005 BMW M5, first registered on 31 May 2005.

Is M5 YHB safe to buy?

The MOT history for M5 YHB shows 20 tests with a 85% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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