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PV55 EGK

2005 BMW M5

Blue Petrol 4999cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires19 Mar 2027
Tests26 (19 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate73.1%

Mileage

115,910 mi
Last recorded115,910 miles
Recorded on20 Mar 2026
Typical for 2005 BMW M566,511 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationPV55 EGK
MakeBMW
ModelM5
Year2005
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine4,999cc

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MOT History

19 pass 7 fail
Pass 20 Mar 2026 115,910 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp has a product on the light source but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Fail 19 Mar 2026 115,910 miles

Brake performance unable to be tested (1.2.1 (g))

Nearside Front Brake pipe leaking on a hydraulic braking system Under floor covers (1.1.11 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Nearside Headlamp has a product on the light source but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 18 Mar 2025 114,394 miles

Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))

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

Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Fail 11 Mar 2025 114,390 miles

Offside Front Brake hose excessively deteriorated showing wires and incorrectly fitted (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Supplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault (7.1.6 (a))

Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))

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

Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Pass 27 Feb 2024 112,169 miles

Nearside Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Rear Coil spring corroded nearside and offside (5.3.1 (b) (i))

fuel cap sealing device perishing and cracking

Fail 17 Feb 2024 112,065 miles

Nearside Front Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Nearside Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Rear Coil spring corroded nearside and offside (5.3.1 (b) (i))

fuel cap sealing device perishing and cracking

Pass 20 Feb 2023 109,715 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material both sides rear (1.1.11 (c))

Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both front tyres inner edges worn & starting to split (5.2.3 (e))

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

both front coil springs not fully seated but secure

fuel cap seal cracked

Fail 11 Feb 2023 109,621 miles

Nearside Rear Inner Road wheel fractured (5.2.2 (a)) DANGEROUS

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material both sides rear (1.1.11 (c))

Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both front tyres inner edges worn & starting to split (5.2.3 (e))

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

both front coil springs not fully seated but secure

fuel cap seal cracked

Pass 3 Mar 2022 106,458 miles

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

advise both front coil springs appear to be in correct for the car dont seam to be fully seat in the shock cups but secure at time of test

Fail 26 Feb 2022 106,405 miles

Offside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

advise both front coil springs appear to be in correct for the car dont seam to be fully seat in the shock cups but secure at time of test

Pass 4 Nov 2020 101,082 miles

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

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

Oil leak, but not excessive engine (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Fail 30 Oct 2020 101,048 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover insecure so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

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

Oil leak, but not excessive engine (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 9 Oct 2019 97,427 miles

Parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Pass 20 Oct 2018 93,240 miles
Pass 30 Sep 2017 87,327 miles
Pass 3 Sep 2016 85,145 miles
Pass 6 Oct 2015 82,098 miles

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Pass 18 Oct 2014 75,918 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 21 Sep 2013 65,382 miles
Pass 18 Oct 2012 62,571 miles

front tyres wearing on inner edge

Pass 18 Oct 2011 59,406 miles
Pass 10 Nov 2010 51,273 miles
Fail 10 Nov 2010 51,273 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 10 Nov 2009 38,150 miles
Pass 26 Nov 2008 29,360 miles
Pass 21 Nov 2008 29,360 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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PV55 EGK is a 2005 BMW M5 in Blue with a 4,999cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 26 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.1%.

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 PV55 EGK, 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 PV55 EGK registered?

PV55 EGK is a 2005 BMW M5, first registered on 23 November 2005.

Is PV55 EGK safe to buy?

The MOT history for PV55 EGK shows 26 tests with a 73.1% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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