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M5 YKW

2005 BMW M5

Blue Petrol 4999cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires13 Sep 2022
Tests17 (14 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate82.4%

Mileage

64,799 mi
Last recorded64,799 miles
Recorded on14 Sep 2021
Typical for 2005 BMW M566,511 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

14 pass 3 fail
Pass 14 Sep 2021 64,799 miles
Fail 14 Sep 2021 64,799 miles

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) incorrectly mounted (1.1.13 (c))

Pass 10 Aug 2020 64,024 miles
Pass 12 Aug 2019 62,184 miles
Fail 10 Aug 2019 62,184 miles

Nearside Front Inner Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Inner Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Supplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault (7.1.6 (a))

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

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

Pass 15 Mar 2018 61,354 miles
Pass 15 Mar 2017 59,889 miles
Pass 25 Jan 2016 55,341 miles
Pass 8 Jan 2015 53,715 miles
Pass 22 Jan 2014 52,543 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 2 Jan 2013 51,923 miles

both rear tyres starting to wear low

Pass 2 Dec 2011 48,162 miles

both front tyres starting to wear on inner edges

nearside front tyre has slight sidewall damaged

nearside siderepeator dim

Pass 3 Dec 2010 45,239 miles

offside rear tyre close to legal limit

Pass 11 Dec 2009 38,787 miles
Pass 1 May 2009 38,710 miles
Fail 29 Apr 2009 38,710 miles

Power steering malfunctioning (2.3.3a)

Power steering ram(s) leaking from a failed component (2.3.3b)

Pass 21 May 2008 32,053 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 YKW is a 2005 BMW M5 in Blue with a 4,999cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 82.4%.

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 YKW, 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 YKW registered?

M5 YKW is a 2005 BMW M5, first registered on 21 May 2005.

Is M5 YKW safe to buy?

The MOT history for M5 YKW shows 17 tests with a 82.4% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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