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RF05 FUT

2005 BMW M5

Grey Petrol 4999cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires9 Aug 2025
Tests16 (14 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate87.5%

Mileage

124,701 mi
Last recorded124,701 miles
Recorded on10 Aug 2024
Typical for 2005 BMW M566,511 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationRF05 FUT
MakeBMW
ModelM5
Year2005
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine4,999cc

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MOT History

14 pass 2 fail
Pass 10 Aug 2024 124,701 miles

Nearside Front jacking point missing

Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing both front tyres perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 21 Jun 2022 119,868 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases slight blow offside cat joint (6.1.2 (a))

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

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly chafed chafing (1.1.12 (b) (i))

Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both rear lower arm inner bushs (5.3.4 (a) (i))

nearside front jacking point missing and sill corroding

Fail 17 Jun 2022 119,866 miles

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn arm front bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases slight blow offside cat joint (6.1.2 (a))

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

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly chafed chafing (1.1.12 (b) (i))

Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both rear lower arm inner bushs (5.3.4 (a) (i))

nearside front jacking point missing and sill corroding

Pass 29 Jun 2018 112,583 miles
Pass 27 Jul 2017 111,811 miles
Pass 28 Jul 2016 108,505 miles
Fail 27 Jul 2016 108,491 miles

Offside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Pass 28 Jul 2015 102,216 miles

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Pass 7 Jul 2014 95,555 miles
Pass 16 Jul 2013 89,568 miles
Pass 10 Dec 2012 87,441 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 9 Dec 2011 85,336 miles

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

Nearside Rear Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

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

Pass 18 Nov 2010 75,339 miles
Pass 20 Nov 2009 64,080 miles

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

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Pass 21 Nov 2008 49,275 miles
Pass 15 Apr 2008 40,772 miles

n/s/f rubber jacking block missing

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 FUT is a 2005 BMW M5 in Grey with a 4,999cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 87.5%.

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 performed better than the average for its year.

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 FUT, 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 FUT registered?

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

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