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RF05 FON

2005 BMW M5

Black Petrol 4999cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires16 Dec 2017
Tests12 (10 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate83.3%

Mileage

100,939 mi
Last recorded100,939 miles
Recorded on17 Dec 2016
Typical for 2005 BMW M566,511 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationRF05 FON
MakeBMW
ModelM5
Year2005
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine4,999cc

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MOT History

10 pass 2 fail
Pass 17 Dec 2016 100,939 miles

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

Nearside Front Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Offside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Rear coil spring corroded Both (2.4.C.1b)

Fail 17 Dec 2016 100,939 miles

Front Headlamp aim too low Both (1.8)

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

Nearside Front Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Offside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Rear coil spring corroded Both (2.4.C.1b)

Pass 2 Feb 2015 98,535 miles
Pass 31 Jan 2015 98,535 miles
Pass 30 Dec 2013 84,284 miles

rear brake discs in poor condition

Pass 28 Mar 2013 81,590 miles
Pass 11 Nov 2011 74,896 miles

Inner edges of both fron tyres excessively worn

Nearside Rear Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Pass 5 Feb 2011 72,002 miles
Pass 5 Feb 2010 60,315 miles

Front brake disc slightly scored (3.5.1h)

Fail 25 Jan 2010 59,578 miles

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

Front brake disc slightly scored (3.5.1h)

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

Pass 20 Jan 2009 45,778 miles

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

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

Pass 16 Apr 2008 42,559 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 FON is a 2005 BMW M5 in Black with a 4,999cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 83.3%.

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 FON, 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 RF05 FON registered?

RF05 FON is a 2005 BMW M5, first registered on 15 April 2005.

Is RF05 FON safe to buy?

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