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NG05 WUD

2005 BMW M5

Blue Petrol 4999cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires10 Jan 2021
Tests16 (12 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

118,302 mi
Last recorded118,302 miles
Recorded on6 Jul 2019
Typical for 2005 BMW M566,511 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationNG05 WUD
MakeBMW
ModelM5
Year2005
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine4,999cc

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MOT History

12 pass 4 fail
Pass 6 Jul 2019 118,302 miles
Pass 20 Jun 2018 112,905 miles

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

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

Fail 8 Jun 2018 112,306 miles

Central Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))

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

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

Pass 1 Jul 2017 109,664 miles
Fail 1 Jul 2017 109,664 miles

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 11 Jul 2016 100,214 miles

Engine oil leak

Fail 5 Jul 2016 99,700 miles

Nearside Front Inner Tyre has ply or cords exposed 255/40/19 (4.1.D.1b)

Offside Front Inner Tyre has ply or cords exposed 255/40/19 (4.1.D.1b)

Engine oil leak

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit 285/35/19 (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit 285/35/19 (4.1.E.1)

Pass 8 Jul 2015 93,149 miles
Pass 3 Oct 2014 90,147 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 22 Oct 2013 80,164 miles
Fail 16 Oct 2013 80,164 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 23 Oct 2012 72,277 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

nearside front tyre bald inner edge

Pass 30 Aug 2011 50,689 miles
Pass 9 Sep 2010 40,033 miles

brake warning lamp on

Pass 11 Sep 2009 29,613 miles
Pass 14 Apr 2008 27,549 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)

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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NG05 WUD is a 2005 BMW M5 in Blue with a 4,999cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 NG05 WUD, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was NG05 WUD registered?

NG05 WUD is a 2005 BMW M5, first registered on 19 May 2005.

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