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R31 BOS

2005 BMW M5

White Petrol 4999cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires10 Feb 2023
Tests17 (13 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate76.5%

Mileage

72,979 mi
Last recorded72,979 miles
Recorded on11 Feb 2022
Typical for 2005 BMW M566,511 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR31 BOS
MakeBMW
ModelM5
Year2005
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine4,999cc

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MOT History

13 pass 4 fail
Pass 11 Feb 2022 72,979 miles

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

Offside Front Inner Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Offside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Fail 8 Feb 2022 72,974 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

Exhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c))

Exhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds default limits (8.2.1.2 (b))

Exhaust carbon monoxide content at idle exceeds default limits (8.2.1.2 (b))

Front Windscreen washer jets misaligned and not providing sufficient fluid to the windscreen both side (3.5 (a))

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

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

Offside Front Inner Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Offside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Pass 5 Mar 2020 72,759 miles

Brake disc worn, but not excessively all four side (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Pass 30 Jan 2019 70,004 miles

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

Pass 26 Jan 2018 66,538 miles

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

Pass 29 Jan 2017 63,466 miles
Fail 29 Jan 2017 63,466 miles

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

Pass 31 Jan 2016 59,919 miles
Pass 11 Jan 2015 55,763 miles
Pass 23 Jan 2014 53,826 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Pass 1 Feb 2013 48,940 miles
Pass 19 Oct 2011 43,783 miles
Pass 29 Sep 2010 37,348 miles
Fail 28 Sep 2010 37,347 miles

Front registration plate character(s) incorrectly spaced (6.3.4a)

Offside Side repeater not working (1.4.A.2c)

Rear registration plate character(s) incorrectly spaced (6.3.4a)

Pass 5 Oct 2009 28,524 miles
Pass 23 Oct 2008 23,825 miles
Fail 21 Oct 2008 23,795 miles

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

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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R31 BOS is a 2005 BMW M5 in White with a 4,999cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.5%.

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 R31 BOS, 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 R31 BOS registered?

R31 BOS is a 2005 BMW M5, first registered on 2 November 2005.

Is R31 BOS safe to buy?

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