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ML05 SWF

2005 BMW M5

Blue Petrol 4999cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires26 Mar 2017
Tests9 (8 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate88.9%

Mileage

61,742 mi
Last recorded61,742 miles
Recorded on8 Mar 2016
Typical for 2005 BMW M566,511 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationML05 SWF
MakeBMW
ModelM5
Year2005
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine4,999cc

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MOT History

8 pass 1 fail
Pass 8 Mar 2016 61,742 miles

Offside Obligatory mirror deteriorated, but not seriously affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

Fail 4 Mar 2016 61,727 miles

Nearside Brake pipe excessively corroded front to rear (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Brake pipe excessively corroded front to rear (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f) DANGEROUS

Offside Obligatory mirror deteriorated, but not seriously affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

Pass 27 Mar 2015 58,549 miles
Pass 19 Feb 2014 53,401 miles

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

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

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

oil leak from rear diff

Pass 21 Feb 2013 48,352 miles

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

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

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

Pass 23 Feb 2012 41,997 miles

N/S/R exhaust earth strap corroded, O/S/R exhaust earth strap snapped.

O/S/R & N/S/R brake pipes starting to corrode slightly.

Slight leak from diff input seal.

Pass 24 Mar 2011 37,836 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 9 Jun 2010 31,886 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)

Pass 1 May 2009 25,676 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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ML05 SWF is a 2005 BMW M5 in Blue with a 4,999cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 9 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 88.9%.

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 ML05 SWF, 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 ML05 SWF registered?

ML05 SWF is a 2005 BMW M5, first registered on 20 May 2005.

Is ML05 SWF safe to buy?

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