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NG55 ZYD

2005 BMW M5

Black Petrol 4999cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires6 Dec 2026
Tests17 (14 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate82.4%

Mileage

80,819 mi
Last recorded80,819 miles
Recorded on6 Dec 2025
Typical for 2005 BMW M566,511 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationNG55 ZYD
MakeBMW
ModelM5
Year2005
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine4,999cc

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MOT History

14 pass 3 fail
Pass 6 Dec 2025 80,819 miles
Pass 7 Dec 2024 80,803 miles
Pass 21 Nov 2023 80,712 miles
Pass 30 Nov 2022 80,591 miles

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

Pass 3 Dec 2021 80,530 miles
Fail 23 Nov 2021 80,522 miles

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Rear Brake pipe leaking on a hydraulic braking system metal pipe above offside rear driveshaft (1.1.11 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 25 Nov 2020 80,462 miles

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

Pass 26 Nov 2019 79,936 miles

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Pass 26 Nov 2018 76,725 miles
Pass 27 Nov 2017 75,105 miles
Pass 2 Feb 2017 73,736 miles
Pass 26 Jan 2016 70,593 miles
Pass 30 Jan 2015 64,420 miles
Fail 29 Jan 2015 64,419 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Fail 15 Jan 2015 64,264 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b) DANGEROUS

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

Pass 26 Mar 2010 38,117 miles
Pass 24 Dec 2008 17,920 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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NG55 ZYD is a 2005 BMW M5 in Black with a 4,999cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 82.4%.

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 NG55 ZYD, 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 NG55 ZYD registered?

NG55 ZYD is a 2005 BMW M5, first registered on 12 December 2005.

Is NG55 ZYD safe to buy?

The MOT history for NG55 ZYD shows 17 tests with a 82.4% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

Does NG55 ZYD have outstanding finance?

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