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RG02 UZW

2005 BMW M5

Blue Petrol 4941cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires17 Nov 2026
Tests9 (8 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate88.9%

Mileage

158,672 mi
Last recorded158,672 miles
Recorded on18 Nov 2025
Typical for 2005 BMW M566,511 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationRG02 UZW
MakeBMW
ModelM5
Year2005
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine4,941cc

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MOT History

8 pass 1 fail
Pass 18 Nov 2025 158,672 miles

Offside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Power steering pipe/hose has slight seepage (2.1.5 (a))

Pass 13 Aug 2024 157,348 miles

Offside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Power steering pipe/hose has slight seepage (2.1.5 (a))

Rear corrosion on both jacking points

Pass 31 Aug 2023 155,890 miles
Pass 20 Feb 2019 151,654 miles
Pass 25 Oct 2017 151,289 miles
Pass 8 Nov 2016 147,356 miles

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

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

Pass 17 Nov 2015 141,059 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)

Fail 17 Nov 2015 141,049 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose twisted (found during steering lock to lock check) (2.2.D.2b)

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 19 Nov 2014 132,080 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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RG02 UZW is a 2005 BMW M5 in Blue with a 4,941cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 9 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 88.9%.

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 RG02 UZW, 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 RG02 UZW registered?

RG02 UZW is a 2005 BMW M5, first registered on 31 December 2005.

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