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RF05 ETU

2005 BMW M5

Blue Petrol 4999cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires12 Mar 2020
Tests17 (13 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate76.5%

Mileage

80,710 mi
Last recorded80,710 miles
Recorded on13 Mar 2019
Typical for 2005 BMW M566,511 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationRF05 ETU
MakeBMW
ModelM5
Year2005
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine4,999cc

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MOT History

13 pass 4 fail
Pass 13 Mar 2019 80,710 miles
Pass 12 Mar 2018 75,050 miles
Pass 10 Dec 2016 66,743 miles
Pass 9 Jul 2015 62,300 miles
Fail 9 Jul 2015 62,300 miles

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 9 Jul 2014 59,541 miles
Pass 2 Jul 2013 55,357 miles
Fail 25 Jun 2013 55,357 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b) DANGEROUS

Fail 31 May 2013 55,338 miles

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

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Pass 21 May 2012 49,121 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Fail 17 May 2012 49,056 miles

Offside Front wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.5.A.2)

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Offside Headlamp aim too low and too far to the right. (1.8)

Pass 18 May 2011 44,085 miles
Pass 10 Dec 2010 43,891 miles
Pass 9 Mar 2010 28,259 miles
Pass 28 Sep 2009 26,413 miles

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

Pass 24 Sep 2008 21,292 miles
Pass 26 Sep 2007 16,480 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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RF05 ETU is a 2005 BMW M5 in Blue 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 RF05 ETU, 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 RF05 ETU registered?

RF05 ETU is a 2005 BMW M5, first registered on 4 April 2005.

Is RF05 ETU safe to buy?

The MOT history for RF05 ETU shows 17 tests with a 76.5% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

Does RF05 ETU have outstanding finance?

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