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MM05 YEY

2005 BMW M5

Grey Petrol 4999cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires4 Aug 2026
Tests20 (18 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate90%

Mileage

129,145 mi
Last recorded129,145 miles
Recorded on15 Jul 2025
Typical for 2005 BMW M566,511 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationMM05 YEY
MakeBMW
ModelM5
Year2005
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine4,999cc

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MOT History

18 pass 2 fail
Pass 15 Jul 2025 129,145 miles
Pass 1 Aug 2024 125,914 miles

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

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

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

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened s (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin s (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 18 Jul 2023 119,693 miles
Pass 28 Jul 2022 116,433 miles
Pass 4 Aug 2021 113,471 miles
Pass 30 Jul 2020 110,189 miles
Pass 5 Aug 2019 106,939 miles
Pass 10 Jul 2018 101,091 miles
Pass 24 Jun 2017 89,636 miles
Pass 8 Jul 2016 85,070 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)

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Pass 21 Jul 2015 79,647 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 23 Jul 2014 78,634 miles
Fail 23 Jul 2014 78,634 miles

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

Pass 1 Jul 2013 68,660 miles
Pass 17 Jul 2012 66,790 miles

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

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Fail 16 Jul 2012 66,787 miles

Nearside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Offside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

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

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

airbag light on

n/s/r exhaust bracket insecure

Pass 20 Aug 2011 62,182 miles

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Pass 9 Jul 2010 59,152 miles
Pass 6 Jul 2009 53,206 miles

both front tyres wearing on inner

both rear tyres worn close to legal limit

rear brake pads appear low and noise on braking

under body trims fitted to vehicle

Pass 10 Jul 2008 41,967 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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MM05 YEY is a 2005 BMW M5 in Grey with a 4,999cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 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 MM05 YEY, 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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MM05 YEY is a 2005 BMW M5, first registered on 15 July 2005.

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