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NV05 UUP

2005 BMW M5

Blue Petrol 4999cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires19 Oct 2024
Tests18 (14 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate77.8%

Mileage

114,966 mi
Last recorded114,966 miles
Recorded on20 Oct 2023
Typical for 2005 BMW M566,511 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationNV05 UUP
MakeBMW
ModelM5
Year2005
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine4,999cc

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MOT History

14 pass 4 fail
Pass 20 Oct 2023 114,966 miles
Pass 23 Dec 2020 112,620 miles

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

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material all round (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Rear Upper Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

both rear bottom arm rose bush

Pass 7 Dec 2019 103,073 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material front and rears (1.1.11 (c))

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

Pass 31 Jul 2018 97,522 miles

Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))

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

Pass 29 Jul 2017 97,125 miles

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

Offside Rear Outer Road wheel slightly damaged (4.2.A.1a)

Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Both (3.5.1i)

Fail 29 Jul 2017 97,125 miles

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Nearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

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

Offside Rear Outer Road wheel slightly damaged (4.2.A.1a)

Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Both (3.5.1i)

Fail 28 Jul 2017 97,108 miles

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Nearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm On inner edge (4.1.E.1)

Nearside front tyre worn low on edges and perished

Offside front brake pipe slightly corroded

Offside rear outer wheel rim dented

Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Both (3.5.1i)

Undertrays fitted

Pass 31 Jul 2016 93,169 miles
Pass 7 May 2015 83,474 miles
Pass 21 May 2014 80,882 miles
Fail 16 May 2013 75,685 miles

Nearside Headlamp cleaning device inoperative (1.7.2)

Nearside Side repeater slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Headlamp cleaning device inoperative (1.7.2)

Offside Side repeater slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Pass 16 May 2013 75,685 miles

Nearside Side repeater slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Side repeater slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Pass 25 May 2012 71,536 miles
Pass 25 May 2011 65,108 miles
Pass 25 May 2010 5,800 miles
Pass 15 May 2009 55,029 miles
Fail 16 May 2008 44,442 miles

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

rear brake pads getting low.

small stonechips to windscreen.

Pass 16 May 2008 44,442 miles

rear brake pads getting low.

small stonechips to windscreen.

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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NV05 UUP is a 2005 BMW M5 in Blue with a 4,999cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 77.8%.

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 NV05 UUP, 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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NV05 UUP is a 2005 BMW M5, first registered on 18 May 2005.

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