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N555 MOF

2005 BMW M5

Black Petrol 4999cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires23 Jun 2016
Tests11 (8 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate72.7%

Mileage

76,385 mi
Last recorded76,385 miles
Recorded on24 Jun 2015
Typical for 2005 BMW M566,511 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationN555 MOF
MakeBMW
ModelM5
Year2005
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine4,999cc

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MOT History

8 pass 3 fail
Pass 24 Jun 2015 76,385 miles
Pass 21 Jun 2014 66,087 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)

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Pass 21 Jun 2013 54,994 miles

Nail in offside rear tyre

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

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

both rear tyres worn on inner egde

Pass 23 Jan 2012 53,742 miles

both rear tyres close to wear bars and nail in off side rear tread

front brake discs corroding

rear number plate blemmishing

rear pads and discs wearing

Pass 21 Jan 2011 50,976 miles
Fail 20 Jan 2011 50,976 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 20 Jul 2010 50,402 miles

handbrake getting lazy

handbrake travel, but only just has a reserve

o/s and n/s front brake discs corroding and marking up

o/s and n/s rear brake discs worn and corroded

o/s and n/s rear tyre treads starting to get low

rear brake pads getting low

rear number plate deteriating

Fail 19 Jul 2010 50,402 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.C.1b)

handbrake getting lazy

handbrake travel, but only just has a reserve

o/s and n/s front brake discs corroding and marking up

o/s and n/s rear brake discs worn and corroded

o/s and n/s rear tyre treads starting to get low

rear brake pads getting low

rear number plate deteriating

Pass 22 Jul 2009 43,524 miles

front brake discs starting discolour

rear brake discs slightly worn

rear brake pads starting to get low

rear number plkate starting to deteriate

stone in screen out side a zone, but smaller than 40mm

Pass 6 Aug 2008 33,259 miles
Fail 5 Aug 2008 33,259 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.0mm (4.1.E.2b)

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.0mm (4.1.E.2b)

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.2b)

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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N555 MOF is a 2005 BMW M5 in Black with a 4,999cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72.7%.

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 N555 MOF, 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 N555 MOF registered?

N555 MOF is a 2005 BMW M5, first registered on 1 August 2005.

Is N555 MOF safe to buy?

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