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RF05 ZGH

2005 BMW M5

Blue Petrol 4999cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires16 Jun 2018
Tests12 (10 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate83.3%

Mileage

62,506 mi
Last recorded62,506 miles
Recorded on17 Jun 2017
Typical for 2005 BMW M566,511 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

10 pass 2 fail
Pass 17 Jun 2017 62,506 miles

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

Fail 17 Jun 2017 62,506 miles

Nearside Registration plate lamp insecure (1.1.C.1c)

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

Pass 4 Jun 2016 56,927 miles

Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt both side front (2.4.G.2)

under tray fitted

Pass 9 May 2015 51,698 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 24 May 2014 44,989 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Exhaust noisy (7.1.4)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 21 May 2013 40,612 miles
Pass 21 May 2012 38,549 miles

Front Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

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

Pass 6 Jun 2011 35,054 miles
Fail 3 Jun 2011 35,038 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Offside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

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

Pass 22 May 2010 31,285 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.2b)

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.2b)

Pass 1 May 2009 26,956 miles

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

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

Pass 1 May 2008 21,374 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 ZGH is a 2005 BMW M5 in Blue 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 ZGH, 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 ZGH registered?

RF05 ZGH is a 2005 BMW M5, first registered on 20 May 2005.

Is RF05 ZGH safe to buy?

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