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RL54 DPZ

2005 BMW M5

Bronze Petrol 4999cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires1 Aug 2025
Tests21 (17 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate81%

Mileage

112,237 mi
Last recorded112,237 miles
Recorded on2 Aug 2024
Typical for 2005 BMW M566,511 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationRL54 DPZ
MakeBMW
ModelM5
Year2005
ColourBronze
Fuel typePetrol
Engine4,999cc

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MOT History

17 pass 4 fail
Pass 2 Aug 2024 112,237 miles

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Pass 10 Jul 2023 109,775 miles
Pass 4 Apr 2022 109,599 miles
Pass 20 Feb 2021 109,534 miles

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 29 Feb 2020 107,914 miles

Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 23 Mar 2019 106,017 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 24 Nov 2017 101,420 miles
Pass 9 Nov 2016 98,551 miles
Fail 3 Nov 2016 98,482 miles

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed inner tread area (4.1.D.1b)

Nearside Front Upper Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Side repeater incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed inner tread area (4.1.D.1b)

Offside Front Upper Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Wheel bolt(s) missing one from all four wheels (4.2.A.1e)

both front road wheels slightly touching inner wheel arch liners found lock to lock

Pass 11 Nov 2015 93,402 miles
Pass 18 Dec 2014 89,272 miles

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 6 Dec 2013 82,233 miles
Pass 2 Jan 2013 74,272 miles
Pass 27 Jan 2012 68,108 miles

rear brake discs corroding

Fail 27 Jan 2012 68,108 miles

Nearside Front Wheel bolt(s) missing (4.2.A.1e)

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

rear brake discs corroding

Pass 3 Feb 2011 58,289 miles

Inner Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Lip on all brake discs

Rear tyre 4mm

Fail 3 Feb 2011 58,289 miles

Inner Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Lip on all brake discs

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Rear tyre 4mm

Pass 18 Jan 2010 47,762 miles

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

Fail 18 Jan 2010 47,762 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre not fitted in accordance with side wall instructions (4.1.D.1f)

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

Pass 5 Jan 2009 30,455 miles
Pass 7 Jan 2008 19,360 miles

Oil leak

full belly pan fitted

outer sills covered

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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RL54 DPZ is a 2005 BMW M5 in Bronze with a 4,999cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 81%.

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 RL54 DPZ, 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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RL54 DPZ is a 2005 BMW M5, first registered on 19 January 2005.

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