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RX55 DVK

2005 BMW M5

Black Petrol 4999cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires22 May 2019
Tests13 (10 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate76.9%

Mileage

95,404 mi
Last recorded95,404 miles
Recorded on23 May 2018
Typical for 2005 BMW M566,511 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationRX55 DVK
MakeBMW
ModelM5
Year2005
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine4,999cc

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MOT History

10 pass 3 fail
Pass 23 May 2018 95,404 miles

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

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

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

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

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

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

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

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

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 26 Jan 2017 92,590 miles

O/S/R BRAKE PIPE CORRODED ABOVE DRIVESHAFT

REAR BRAKE DISCS CORRODED / PITTED

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

Pass 29 Jan 2016 88,230 miles
Fail 27 Jan 2016 88,230 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content at idle excessive (7.3.D.4)

Nearside Headlamp cleaning device inoperative (1.7.2)

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

Offside Headlamp cleaning device inoperative (1.7.2)

Fail 3 Oct 2015 87,884 miles

Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content at idle excessive (7.3.D.4)

Exhaust emissions hydrocarbon content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

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

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

engine management on

fluid noted on the power steering units

Pass 3 Oct 2014 76,584 miles

Damp around power steering resevoir

E.M.L. on

Nail in offside front tyre

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.C.1b)

Rear brake discs corroded - advise replacement

Pass 4 Oct 2013 66,311 miles

Both rear tyres worn in centre of tread.

Misting of oil close to power steering reservoir.

Nearside Front Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

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

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

Fail 1 Oct 2013 66,287 miles

Nearside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Offside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Both rear tyres worn in centre of tread.

Misting of oil close to power steering reservoir.

Nearside Front Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

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

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

Pass 29 Sep 2012 57,698 miles

ENGINE MANAGEMENT LIGHT ON

FRONT & REAR BRAKE DISCS IN POOR CONDITION - ADVISE REPLACEMENT

Pass 7 Oct 2011 47,867 miles

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

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

front discs worn but serviable

Pass 9 Nov 2010 43,470 miles
Pass 13 Nov 2009 35,260 miles
Pass 11 Nov 2008 25,354 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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RX55 DVK is a 2005 BMW M5 in Black with a 4,999cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.9%.

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 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 RX55 DVK, 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 RX55 DVK registered?

RX55 DVK is a 2005 BMW M5, first registered on 11 November 2005.

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