MOT Status
ValidMileage
72,706 miBelow or average mileage for this year
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50+ data pointsMOT History
Offside Front Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)
brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened o/s/r & n/s/r (3.5.1i)
o/s/f & n/s/f cuts to tyre sidewalls
registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread front & rear (6.3.1d)
Nearside Front Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
Nearside Front Side repeater not working (1.4.A.2c)
Offside Front Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)
Oil leak rear axle ()
brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened o/s/r & n/s/r (3.5.1i)
o/s/f & n/s/f cuts to tyre sidewalls
registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread front & rear (6.3.1d)
Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay
Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)
Nearside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
Offside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)
Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components
cuts to both front sidewalls
wipers smearing
Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay
Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components
Centre Rear An item not tested (Manual)
Offside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
Offside Side repeater not working (1.4.A.2c)
Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay
Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components
brake pad light is on
diff leaking
n/s front tyre is cut on sidewall
n/s rear tyre has sidewall damage
Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)
Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
both number plate deteriorated to excess.
Front Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)
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)
Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
How Reliable is the BMW M5?
Based on 93,993 MOT tests across 8,068 vehicles.
Top MOT Failure Points
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MRW 161 is a 2005 BMW M5 in Blue with a 4,999cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 84.2%.
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 MRW 161, 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 MRW 161 registered?
MRW 161 is a 2005 BMW M5, first registered on 20 May 2005.
Is MRW 161 safe to buy?
The MOT history for MRW 161 shows 19 tests with a 84.2% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.
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