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MH55 ZHF

2005 BMW M5

Grey Petrol 4999cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires5 Apr 2027
Tests18 (14 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate77.8%

Mileage

145,012 mi
Last recorded145,012 miles
Recorded on6 Apr 2026
Typical for 2005 BMW M566,511 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationMH55 ZHF
MakeBMW
ModelM5
Year2005
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine4,999cc

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MOT History

14 pass 4 fail
Pass 6 Apr 2026 145,012 miles
Pass 19 Mar 2025 141,482 miles

under tray and engine cover fitted

Pass 22 Mar 2024 137,739 miles

Nearside Rear Suspension arm ball joint has slight play top rear as marked (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge on 2mm (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 20 Mar 2024 137,692 miles

Nearside Fuel tank insecure strap loose (6.1.3 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Brake hose excessively twisted (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage insecurely attached (5.3.3 (a) (i))

Rear Anti-roll bar pin or bush excessively worn D bushes (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively both (3.4 (b) (ii))

Nearside Rear Suspension arm ball joint has slight play top rear as marked (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge on 2mm (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 21 Aug 2018 135,199 miles
Pass 8 Sep 2017 133,109 miles

Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Pass 2 Sep 2016 123,750 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)

Fail 30 Aug 2016 123,744 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)

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)

Pass 4 Sep 2015 110,806 miles
Fail 4 Sep 2015 110,806 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 29 Aug 2014 98,484 miles
Fail 28 Aug 2014 98,480 miles

Front Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

Pass 16 Oct 2013 89,552 miles

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

Pass 23 Sep 2012 76,481 miles

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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

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

Offside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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

Pass 15 Aug 2011 69,854 miles

Front wiper blades starting to smear

N/S/F tyre wearing on shoulder

O/S/F tyre wearing on shoulder

Pass 16 Aug 2010 65,565 miles
Pass 19 Aug 2009 56,015 miles
Pass 8 Sep 2008 42,896 miles

Nearside Front Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

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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MH55 ZHF is a 2005 BMW M5 in Grey with a 4,999cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 77.8%.

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 MH55 ZHF, 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 MH55 ZHF registered?

MH55 ZHF is a 2005 BMW M5, first registered on 9 September 2005.

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